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title: Chapter-1
date: 2026-04-28T14:07:00-07:00
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# Chapter-1

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**Uncover the beginnings of Harbor Foods, a family-owned distribution company established in 1923. What started with Carl V. Erickson’s entrepreneurial spirit has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise rooted in strong relationships, exceptional service, and the belief that "Life happens around the table".**

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Harbor Founder, Carl V. Erickson