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229 SW G Street "at the museum"
Phone: 541-479-3290

A NEW GROCERY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
MARKET OF CHOICE

For Hours Visit: he new year brings a new shopping experience for Southern
www.GPmuseum.com TOregon residents as Market of Choice opened its newest store in
late January. The store is located at 1300 Biddle Road in Medford and
employs 150 people, from skilled butchers and bakers to cheesemon-
gers and beverage stewards.

In addition to providing natural, organic, and conventional choices,
Market of Choice offers a wide variety of choices for specific dietary
lifestyles, such as gluten-free, keto, vegan/vegetarian, plant-based
and paleo. Market of Choice is invested in helping local food and bev-
erage makers bring thousands of products to market for customers
to enjoy.

“Having grown up in Medford, this community holds a special place
in my family’s heart,” says Market of Choice CEO and owner Rick
Wright. “We’re excited to return to Medford and share the thousands
of products grown, raised, and made here in Oregon. As an independ-
Art Exhibits | Music | Poetry | Classes | Jewelry Pottery | Sculpture | ent, family-owned Oregon grocer for more than 40 years, provid-
Watercolor | Acrylic | Oil Photography | Greeting cards ing local choices is at the core of our mission.” While growing their
business over the years, the Wrights have provided mostly full-time
jobs for thousands of people who receive higher-than-industry-aver-
age wages and benefits. Market of Choice employs more than 1,400
people at its 11 Oregon stores, located in Ashland, Bend, Corvallis,
Eugene, Portland, West Linn, and Medford.

The 31,000-square-foot market features an impressive produce
selection, scratch-made baked goods and barista counter, specialty
cheeses, a beer and wine shop, growler fill station, whole health and
bulk items, a full-service meat and seafood department, a gourmet
kitchen and deli, floral department, and home and gift items.
www.GPMuseum.com

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