business backgrounder | industry
“It’s a great company, and we hope to be
around another 100 years.”
National Frozen Foods
www.nffc.com
— Dick Grader
looking ahead
The industry remains competitive, and the world’s gotten smaller.
National contends with competition for crop space from its growers, swings in commodity process and increased freight costs. In
Olympia, the company also faced the pending expiration of a business and occupation tax exemption for food processors that sell their
products out of state.
“It’s a step in helping us be somewhat competitive with processors
in states without this tax,” said Gazarek.
NFF joined several other food processors in urging the governor
to extend it for at least another five years — and she did. Meanwhile,
the company is looking to new opportunities in Asia, and focused on
growing its business at home.
Through it all, Grader says the key to National’s success remains
the same: Its people and culture.
“It’s a great company, and we hope to be around another 100
years,” he said.
What’s Next for Washington State?
June 12-13, 2012
The Davenport Hotel and Tower, Spokane
One of the biggest political events of the year!
• AWB’s signature
gubernatorial debate
• Attorney General debate
• 20th Annual Environmental
Excellence Awards
• 13th Annual Community
Moderated by
austin jenkins
Former U.S. Rep.
jay inslee (d)
Attorney General
rob mckenna (r)
Service Awards
King Co. Councilman
reagan dunn (r)
Sponsorships available for this high profile event.
King Co. Councilman
bob ferguson (d)
• Spring Board Meeting
Debates in partnership with
For details, contact Anne Haller at 800.521.9325 or [email protected].
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For details contact Anne Haller at 800.521.9325 or visit www.awbspringmeeting.com.
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