Become a Vendor With PCC

+ How can I verify that PCC received my packet?– How can I verify that PCC received my packet?

Ship your New Vendor Packet with a carrier that offers delivery verification.

+ If I’m a local vendor, can I drop off samples at the PCC co-op office? – When should I expect to hear back about my samples?

Due to building security, we cannot guarantee access to our floor to drop off your samples. We prefer that any samples are shipped or that you coordinate with your respective PCC merchandiser.

+ When should I expect to hear back about my samples? – When should I expect to hear back about my samples?

We receive a large volume of samples and we appreciate your patience. If we are interested, we will provide feedback and guidance regarding your products. If you do not receive a response, it is likely that your products don’t currently meet our product standards.

+ How do I get my products to PCC once they are authorized? – How do I get my products to PCC once they are authorized?

Choose from a variety of distributors or you may distribute yourself to all or select PCC location. Here is a list of our most frequently used distributors by department:

Beer, Wine & Spirits
Click Distributing
Columbia Distributing Grape Expectations
Noble Wines, Ltd.
Odom Distributing
Southern Wine and Spirits
Vehrs, Inc.
Vinum Importing and Distributing

Books and Publications
NutriBooks
Workman Publishing
Mountaineers Books
Sterling Publishing
Harper Collins Publishers
Random House, Inc.
Ingram Publisher Services
Small Changes

Deli and Bakery
Distribution Partners, Inc. (DPI)
Pacific Food Importers
Peterson
R & K Foods
UNFI

Grocery
Crown Pacific
R & K Foods
Specialty Frozen, Inc.
UNFI

Health & Body Care
Frontier Natural Products Co-op
Northbest Natural Products
Threshold Enterprises
UNFI

Meat & Seafood
Clipper Ship, Inc.
Corfini Gourmet
Mondo’s Meats
Plymouth Poultry

Produce
Northwest Specialty Produce
Organically Grown Company
Pacific Coast Fruit Company
Peterson Fruit Company

+ How do I get my products authorized at one of these distributors?– How do I get my products authorized at one of these distributors?

PCC’s merchandisers can help facilitate placement of your products with an appropriate distributor.

+ What is a broker? Do I need one for my product line? – What is a broker? Do I need one for my product line?

A broker is a representative paid by commission, retainer or a combination of the two. A broker is responsible for negotiating product placement with retailers and distributors, and handling the respective paperwork and follow-up. Brokers can negotiate promotional calendars between manufacturers and retailers, and typically are responsible for placing approved products onto the shelves at the stores. The need and use of a broker is at the sole discretion of the vendor.

+ May I take samples to the store to see if your staff likes them?– May I take samples to the store to see if your staff likes them?

No, store staff members are not responsible for new item authorization. PCC’s merchandisers make all new item decisions and approved items are communicated to our stores through a systematic process. Please submit new items to our co-op office to ensure our merchandisers see the products.