Haggen, Inc., owner of 30 Haggen Food & Pharmacy and Top Food & Drug stores in Washington and Oregon, recently announced an investment partnership with The Comvest Group, a private investment firm out of Florida.

Haggen, Inc. will continue to be independent and retain headquarters in Bellingham.

Comvest Group is purchasing a majority ownership position in Haggen, Inc. from brothers Don and Rick Haggen and their families.

Don and Rick Haggen are the sons of Ben and Dorothy Haggen, who founded the grocery company in 1933. They most recently served as co-chairmen of the company’s board.

The Haggen family is retaining a significant minority ownership stake in the company and will continue to be involved in the company.

Top Food & Drug has stores in Auburn and Lakeland Hills.