Charlie's Produce

Charlie's Produce is a leading, employee-owned wholesale produce company that has been serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond since 1978. With a commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, it has grown to become the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast.

The company operates distribution centers in:

• Seattle
• Spokane
• Portland
• Anchorage
• Los Angeles
• Boise

The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including conventionally grown produce, organic produce, specialty items, value-added made-to-order products, and a complete floral selection. These items are delivered daily to foodservice and retail outlets to ensure freshness and quality.

Commitment to Local Growers

Charlie's Produce places strong emphasis on supporting local growers, prioritizing first-to-market relationships. This sustains farming operations and promotes regional agriculture. Their Farmer’s Own Organics label provides an outlet for small growers to reach larger markets.

This approach fosters sustainable farming practices and community support across regions.

Services Offered

• Purchasing: Dedicated teams coordinate procurement of local and international products, maintaining long-term relationships with grower partners to ensure top quality.
• Merchandising: Expert teams collaborate with produce departments to create engaging displays and support seasonal promotions, store events, and menu design for foodservice clients.
• Customer Support: Personal representatives assist with private labeling, pricing strategies, and real-time market research for effective business planning.
• Warehouse & Transportation: Modern facilities and a refrigerated fleet ensure efficient delivery, maintaining product quality from field to destination.
• Fresh Solutions: A state-of-the-art food processing plant offers freshly prepared items, with custom processing tailored to customer needs.
• Charlie's Trading Company: This brokerage division represents Pacific Northwest farmers and extends the grower network into California for year-round product supply.
• Rogge: A full-line food distributor servicing Alaska companies and vessels, known for outstanding customer service and expertise in remote markets.
• CP Logistics: A premium third-party logistics provider delivering cold chain solutions throughout Alaska and Western US markets.

Commitment to Sustainability

Charlie's Produce is committed to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. They strive to make responsible choices that yield exceptional results.

Their dedication to innovation and quality has solidified their reputation as a trusted partner in the produce industry.

Locations

• Seattle, WA, USA
• Spokane, WA, USA
• Portland, OR, USA
• Anchorage, AK, USA
• Los Angeles, CA, USA
• Boise, ID, USA