MEMBER NEWS: Shamrock Foods Company Acquires Valley Distributing of Montana
Shamrock Foods Company’s Growth in Western U.S. continues with acquisition of Valley Distributing of Montana
For the full story, view Shamrock's press release.
Kid's Meals Volunteer Event 2023
We were all smiles during our successful volunteer day at Kid's Meals, Inc.! We were honored to give back to our community by helping feed the 12,500+ kids they service. These free, nutritious meals are delivered directly to the doorsteps of children living at or under the poverty line.
Accelerate 2023: Make It Happen!
Another great year of our Accelerate Conference is in the books! This week was packed with business updates, integral business meetings, various networking opportunities, a supplier recognition ceremony, and the showcasing of our delicious Exclusive Brand items and new, innovative products.
Thank you to all our valued member and supplier partners for coming out to Houston to Make It Happen!
MEMBER NEWS: Harbor Foods Named Family Business of the Year
Family behind Harbor Foods keeps it fresh after 100 years
March 16, 2023, 10:00 p.m., PDT
As Harbor Foods enters its 100th year under the leadership of Justin Erickson (left) and Scott Erickson, the company’s revenue is expected to exceed $1.7 billion in 2023.
In the mid-1970s, Mike Erickson and his brother Steve Erickson made a bold decision that ultimately changed the course of their family-owned business and put it on the trajectory to become a billion-dollar company.
IMA hosts Breakfast Summit to train members on Exclusive Brand products
A big thank you to all our attendees who came to IMA’s Breakfast Summit! 👏🏻 It was an incredible week full of learning and hands-on training with our Exclusive Brand products that go into making a superior breakfast and brunch program.
MEMBER NEWS: Harbor Foodservice Acquires Halfon Candy Co.
HARBOR WHOLESALE ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISTION OF HALFON CANDY COMPANY
LACEY, Wash., February 28, 2023 – Today, Harbor Wholesale, the West Coast's top family-owned, independent distributor, acquired the Seattle, WA Halfon Candy Company owned by 2nd generation owners Alan & Marie Scharhon.
MEMBER NEWS: Harbor Wholesale buys California-based food distributor
Harbor Wholesale, a subsidiary of Lacey-based Harbor Foods, is expanding deeper into the California grocery distribution market with the acquisition of MTC Distributing.
Harbor acquired the 100-year-old MTC for an undisclosed sum in a deal announced last week. MTC is based in Modesto, California, and serves most of the state, as well as some locations in Nevada.
MEMBER NEWS: Y. Hata Makes Hawai‘i’s Most Charitable Companies 2022 List
These 78 companies and nonprofits gave more than $217.3 million and 78,692 volunteer hours.
Giving Back is Second Nature in the Aloha State
Aid from the community helps keep people fed, lifts them out of poverty, and gives young people a better chance for a brighter future.
Each year, we survey companies and nonprofits to quantify that generosity. This time, 78 reported their figures for 2021: In total, $217.3 million was contributed in cash and in-kind donations, as well as $3.3 million in employee donations and 78,692 volunteer hours.
