Gourmondo Partners with PCC to Bolster Grab-and-Go Offerings
Gourmondo is thrilled to announce its latest partnership with PCC Community Markets, expanding its presence and bringing its beloved products to all 15 PCC stores across the region. This collaboration, a result of four years of diligent work to meet PCC's stringent quality standards, aligns with both brands’ commitment to sustainability, community support, and exceptional quality, offering Seattleites the chance to enjoy Gourmondo’s delicious, locally sourced products in a convenient, grab-and-go format.
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Gourmondo co-Executive Chef Tyler Hefford-Anderson elaborated on the meticulous effort required to meet PCC's rigorous quality standards, stating, "We took a deep dive into our products and inventory, which made us more introspective about what our ingredients contain. We spent four years ensuring our offerings align with PCC's values by eliminating undesirable ingredients across all channels. We prioritized sourcing from local suppliers, asking ourselves, 'Who can we find in our backyard that meets our standards?'"
Chef Tyler added, "PCC's beliefs have helped to strengthen and improve our own, pushing us to create cleaner ingredient lists and elevate our products. This collaboration has been a driving force in our daily pursuit of excellence."
As an equal-opportunity, second-chance employer, with a focus on community and commitment to the highest standard of quality, Gourmondo shares PCC’s values, making this partnership a natural fit. Seattleites can now indulge in Gourmondo’s wide range of gourmet sandwiches, making everyday meals both memorable and meaningful.
Gourmondo’s offerings feature high-quality ingredients from local vendors, including Northwest Gourmet natural products, World Spice, Firefly Kitchen, Fix Sauces, Mustaphas, Inc, Smith Brothers Dairy, Wilcox Farms, Lagana Pasta, KariKari, Grand Central Bakery, and Macrina Baking Company. These partnerships ensure that every product meets PCC’s rigorous standards, including a focus on organic ingredients, and non-GMO, NAE (No Antibiotics Ever) and nitrate-free products.
Leading the sales at PCC is Gourmondo's Olivia Sandwich, a fan favorite featuring svaneti roasted chicken, tomato garlic pesto, baby spinach, basil, mozzarella, provolone, and pesto mayo on a Telera roll. Fun fact: this sandwich was created by Gourmondo CEO Alissa Leinonen's daughter when she was just 16 and working at one of the cafes.
Additional offerings include:
Turkey & Bacon Sandwich: Roasted turkey, bacon, smoked cheddar, lettuce, and chipotle mayo on toasted sourdough.
Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi: Lemongrass marinated tofu, pickled vegetables, cucumber, cilantro, and vegan sriracha mayo.
Gourmondo Signature Egg Salad Sandwich: Classic egg salad with fresh dill and tarragon, ginger pickled daikon radish and carrot, and Thai basil.
"We are incredibly excited to partner with PCC Community Markets and bring our gourmet products to their stores," said Alissa Leinonen, Founder and CEO of Gourmondo. "This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to quality, sustainability, and community. We look forward to providing PCC members and customers with delicious, locally sourced options that elevate their everyday meals."
“We are delighted to welcome Gourmondo to our stores since we first started exploring a partnership over four years ago” said Tracy Marik, the Director of Fresh Merchandising with PCC. “Our food co-op has incredibly diligent quality standards to ensure the health and well-being of workers, consumers, animals and the environment. The close collaboration with the team at Gourmondo to understand their sourcing and product offering is essential in PCC’s process to identify trusted partners by thoughtfully vetting producers who meet the co-op’s standards for quality and align with our mission, vision and values. Teaming up with Gourmondo allows us to deliver on our promise to our customers and the communities we serve for fresh,wholesome and delicious food without compromising on our quality standards.”
Explore PCC’s 15 stores across the Puget Sound region to find where Gourmondo is offered. Hi-resolution images of the best-selling Oliva Sandwich are available here.
Gourmondo is a specialty foods and catering company founded in 1996 on the belief that gourmet and high-quality food should be accessible and approachable to everyone. With storied beginnings as a four-top café in Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market, Gourmondo has grown into one of the largest and longest- running, women-owned catering companies in the PNW. The nimble, award-winning team shines within a variety of hospitality experiences. Services include gourmet soirees, retail and wholesale offerings, elevated boxed lunches that give back to the community, and a Corporate Campus Amenity Division with bustling cafes that bring connection back to the workplace. All Gourmondo products including baked goods, dressings, sauces, marinades, and stocks are made in house fresh daily. Ingredients are obsessively curated, with custom imported olive oils, and spice rubs that are individually blended by World Spice Merchants in the Pike Place Market. As an equal-opportunity, second chance employer, Gourmondo is passionate about good business practices, supporting team members, and thriving communities. Learn more at gourmondoco.com and @GourmondoCo.