Information for vendors
At PCC, we're open to new business! We're always on the lookout for products that will delight our customers and meet our values as a trusted organic and natural products retailer. We welcome the opportunity to work with you on getting new products to market, especially if you are a Seattle-area producer who is just starting out.
We're known for high standards in product quality and sustainability. Please take a look at our product standards. If your products are a good match, we'd like to know about them. We appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and see your new items, and we can help you find the best way to get your products to market.
Just follow the steps below ... and thanks for thinking of PCC.
New Item Packets
All potential products are screened for ingredients that do not comply with our product standards. Please check that your products comply before submitting them for review. Health and body care products must adhere to Natural Products Association (NPA) standards (Download the PDF). Our list of minor ingredients is a useful reference that includes ingredients and processing agents that may or may not be acceptable to PCC.
We give preference to products that are Non-GMO Project verified or are in process of being so. We also prefer items that are certified organic or produced in the greater Seattle area.
To ensure that your products are given a full and fair evaluation, please mail or drop off a New Item Packet with your samples and the information requested below. We will respond to you within two weeks of receiving your samples.
ATTENTION: New Items
PCC Natural Markets
4201 Roosevelt Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105-6092
New Item Packet Checklist
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I verify that PCC received my packet?
Ship your packet with a carrier that offers delivery verification, or drop them off personally at the PCC business office.
When should I expect to hear back about my samples?
Please allow two weeks for a response. We will provide feedback and guidance regarding your products.
How do I get my products to PCC once they are authorized?
Choose from a variety of distributors (see below) or you may self-distribute. You may supply some or all PCC stores.
Who are PCC's largest or most frequently used distributors?
Beer and Wine
Cavatappi Distribuzione
Click Distributing
Columbia Distributing Grape Expectations
Noble Wines, Ltd.
Odom Distributing
Southern Wine and Spirits
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. (DPA)
Pacific Food Importers
Peterson
R & K Foods
UNFI
Floral
Seattle Express
Rainy Day
Grocery
Crown Pacific
J.C. Wright
R & K Foods
UNFI
Health and Body Care
Frontier Natural Products Co-op
Northbest Natural Products
Threshold Enterprises
UNFI
Meat and 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?
Our merchandisers can help facilitate placement of your products with an appropriate distributor.
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?
Store staff members are not responsible for new item authorization. Our merchandisers make all new item decisions and approved items are communicated to our stores through a systematic process. Please submit new items to our business office to ensure our merchandisers see the products.
Updated 3/21/12