Unity Foods, an independent, locally owned distributor serving Western Washington and Oregon, made a standout appearance at the 2025 Northwest Food Show, hosted by the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA). Held April 13–14 at the Portland Expo Center, the event brought together thousands of foodservice professionals from across the Pacific Northwest.
Unity Foods welcomed hundreds of buyers to its booth, where the spotlight was on the region’s top local vendors and a curated selection of Mediterranean offerings, reflecting the company’s deep commitment to regional sourcing and culinary diversity.
Unity Foods proudly featured a curated selection of standout vendors reflecting the best of local and Mediterranean-inspired food innovation. Showgoers sampled traditional hummus and tzatziki from Trazza Fine Lebanese Food, crafted with fresh, local ingredients; bold all-beef gyro strips from Kontos Foods, known for their authentic Mediterranean flavor; and the fiery, aromatic harissa from Mustapha’s, a favorite for chefs seeking North African heat.
Sustainable service solutions were on display from Leafline Packaging, offering eco-conscious options for modern food operations. On the ingredient side, Fresh Nature introduced nutrient-dense green garbanzo beans grown right here in the Pacific Northwest, while Auburn Dairy showcased their rich, locally crafted yogurt made with high-quality regional milk. Each partner represented Unity’s deep commitment to regional sourcing, culinary diversity, and quality-first distribution.
“We were proud to showcase our partners—many of whom are small, local producers whose products speak to the vibrant, diverse tastes of our region,” said Thu Thi, Sales Manager at Unity Foods. “Mediterranean cuisine continues to inspire chefs and buyers alike, and it was exciting to see how those flavors resonated alongside our standout Northwest brands.”
“We were thrilled by the response at this year’s show,” said Calvin Walsh, CEO at Unity Foods. “This event gave us a chance to showcase the power of our portfolio while building relationships with some of the most innovative buyers in the industry.”
He adds, “The NW Food Show was a fantastic opportunity to introduce high-quality, top-tier local manufacturers to family-operated restaurants and top chefs in the Pacific Northwest. By fostering these connections, we’re not only enhancing our culinary landscape but also building a strong and resilient local economy.”
Unity Foods’ booth featured tastings, conversations, and connections that emphasized its role as a nimble, responsive partner for restaurants, markets, and hospitality businesses. As an independent distributor, Unity Foods is rooted in the community it serves, with a geographical footprint covering Western Washington and Oregon.
For more information about Unity Foods and its vendor partnerships, visit https://www.unityfoodsnw.com.
About Unity Foods LLC
Founded in 2012, Unity Foods LLC is an independent, locally owned foodservice distributor based in Portland, Oregon. Serving restaurants, food carts, and hospitality businesses across Western Washington and Oregon, we specialize in sourcing and delivering high-quality, locally produced ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired products. Our commitment to personalized service, sustainability, and regional partnerships ensures that our clients receive the freshest products tailored to their unique needs. At Unity Foods, we pride ourselves on being more than a distributor—we’re a dedicated partner in our clients’ culinary success.
Contact:
Bettina Carey
Marketing Director
Unity Foods LLC
Email: askbettina@gmail.com
Phone Number: 206-349-4297
Unity Foods, LLC, a Portland-based local food distributor, has been named as one of the region’s 100 Best Places to Work.
The Portland Business Journal has concluded its annual survey of the best places to work this spring giving employees a chance to share their anonymous and true feelings about their workplace. The unbiased responses came in and confirmed that Unity Foods offers a healthy, happy environment for all of its hard-working staff.
The news comes as Unity Foods continues to grow and become one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading food and nonfood distributors, supplying restaurants, retail and manufacturing across Oregon and Washington state.
Unity Foods is one of the only remaining independently owned and operated broadline foodservice distributors in the Pacific Northwest.
“We were really excited to get the news. Unity Foods has always been a place for all people to feel welcome, respected and encouraged to grow,” said CEO and founder Calvin Walsh.
Best regards,
Calvin Russell Walsh
CEO, Unity Foods
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