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Sam McGredy obituary: Champion Rose breeder with an irreverent streak
McGredy’s expertise was partnered with a flair for publicity Sam McGredy was known for his generosity and appreciation for a job well done. Sam McGredy Born: January 12th, 1932 Sam McGredy, who has died in his 88th year in his adopted home of New Zealand, was a...
Big Y names new VP of fresh foods, district sales and merchandising mentor
Eric A. Swensen has been named Big Y Foods’ vice president of fresh foods and Christian P. D’Amour has taken on the role of district sales and merchandising mentor for the company. As vice president of fresh foods, Swensen is responsible for developing...
Micky Byland named PMA Floral Marketer of the Year
ANAHEIM, CA. –-Micky Byland, senior vice-president of sales at N.G. Heimos Greenhouses and co-founder of Micky’s Minis Flora Express, was awarded Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2019 Floral Marketer of the Year Award on October 18, 2019 at PMA’s Fresh Summit...
Flowers of Choice
Based in Eugene, Ore., Market of Choice is a 10-store privately owned specialty grocery chain with locations across the state. When I stopped by the Bend, Ore., store on a recent visit, I was impressed by the floral department’s extensive “local” offerings, from...Latest News
