Mission: The Washington Food Industry Association is dedicated to promoting and protecting the independent, community-focused grocery industry and its suppliers. History: The WFIA was founded in 1899 and remains as the only Washington Stated-based grocery industry association. We are a non-profit, state-wide trade association representing hundreds of grocers, wholesalers, and suppliers throughout WA State. We have proudly served, promoted, and protected the grocery industry and its suppliers for more than 100 years.