Our Story
We are founded on the importance of taking care of family, and for three generations we've continued to connect farms to families by creating trusted relationships.
our values & culture
Our business is driven by the unique needs of each customer. The variety of fresh produce
we source, the range of requests that require special prep, our promise to always come
through, no matter the hour—they’re all part of a customer-first approach based on agility and
resourcefulness.
Today Pacific Coast Fresh Company remains family-owned. David Nemarnik and Nancy Brugato, son and daughter of Emil and Kathleen Nemarnik, continue the family commitment to Service, Quality and Integrity as the values we live by.
Since opening, Pacific Coast Fresh Company has grown into one of the largest independently owned produce distributors in the Pacific Northwest, employing over 450 people across two facilities—a 90,000-square-foot warehouse and Fresh Cut center in Portland, Oregon, and an 85,000-square-foot warehouse in Kent, Washington. In 2023, we reached a significant milestone by acquiring King Harvest Hummus, a leading fresh hummus producer in the region. This partnership was a natural fit, aligning our shared values and cultures. With King Harvest now part of the PCF family, we continue to grow stronger, bringing new energy to both brands and preparing us for further expansion.
The company remains family-owned and operated by two of Emil and Kathleen’s children, David Nemarnik and Nancy Brugato. The family legacy continues with the third generation, with David Brugato serving as Director of Operations for PCF. David is the son of Tom Brugato, President of PCF, and Nancy Brugato.
As a family, we continue to grow with Emil and Kathleen's time-tested recipe for success. We do this by always showing up, continued mutual respect, and going above and beyond to meet the individual needs of every customer, farmer, and fellow employee. We firmly believe that we only succeed as a company if we all succeed together.
