About The Washington Food Industry

For 109 years, the Washington Food Industry (WFI) has been representing the interests of the independent grocery industry.  Today, our membership spans from growers to grocers who collaborate to promote the principles of Free Enterprise to ensure a vigorous, competitive, economically healthy food industry.

Government and Public Affairs:  Credible, effective representation for the entire industry on issues that affect the independent grocer, its wholesalers and suppliers.  Two registered lobbyists with combined experience of over 30 years.  Key advisory positions held at numerous state agencies.  WFI has recently embarked upon a new grassroots development program call “Prosperity Project.”  This program offers tools and information to employers to increase their participation, and the participation of their employees, in the activities of local, state and federal government.  Check the EZ Vote system designed to help you register to vote.  Please visit the site under the “Government & Regulatory Affairs” tab of this page.

Workers’ Comp:  We offer a Retrospective Rating program which helps members maintain a safe work place while assisting them with claims management.  Labor & Industries returned $3.8 million in premium to participating WFI members last year for outstanding performance.

Member Only Web Service:  WFI newsletters, alerts and legislative tracking and reporting publications are an invaluable service which reports on emerging regulatory, legislative and industry issues and instruction on how you can make a difference.

Industry Relations:  WFI facilitates opportunities for collaboration between supply chain trading partners and the independent grocers and wholesalers.  WFI’s Retail-Vendor Share Group creates opportunities for retailers and vendors to establish stronger communications and interaction thereby creating enhanced business opportunities.  Member only sponsorship of Board of Directors meetings, newsletters and other events may be arranged upon request.

The Washington Food Industry (WFI) is the only Washington State association dedicated to promoting and protecting the grocery industry and its  suppliers from grocer  to grower.