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neck of the woods | in the biz

HARRY & DAVID

Southern Oregon. Beautiful, bountiful, and thriving, we
can’t imagine a better place to call home.

& Courtesy of Harry & David

elcome to Southern Oregon, one of the most beau- Through the years, we’ve expanded our orchards in the valley from
tiful regions in the country. It’s not just the rolling the original two, planted by our forebears, to the more than 20 we
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mountains, winding rivers, and lush valleys that make have today. In addition to our homegrown Royal Riviera Pears, we
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Wthis area so captivating. There’s a vibe here, a culture grow and harvest our own local Oregold Peaches, which are highly
rooted in deep respect for each other and for the land. sought after, not just by Rogue Valley enthusiasts, but by people eve-
Our company grew up in these parts. Founded in the Rogue Valley, rywhere. We use only Oregon-grown grapes to craft our Harry &
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we’re a part of the landscape. And the Southern Oregon way of life David wines—seven different varietals, made and bottled right here
is part of what makes us unique. If you’re not familiar with Harry & in Medford, Oregon. The whole process, from branch to bottle, is
David, maybe you have heard of our famous fruit—the Royal Riviera ® overseen by our staff of talented wine merchants and connoisseurs.
Pear. We’re pretty sure it’s the juiciest and most flavorful pear in the Here at our headquarters, we have our own candy kitchen and bakery.
world. Our founders, brothers Harry and David Holmes, began grow- On any given day, you can watch us making truffles from our pro-
ing and shipping Royal Rivieras to all corners of the country nearly a prietary blend of chocolate, along with cookies, cakes, pastries, and
century ago. our famous baklava. Then there’s Moose Munch Premium Popcorn,
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Today, we still walk the same orchards they did, tending every tree and which we make right here in dozens of flavors and ship everywhere.
when fall comes, we pick every pear by hand. There’s a lot to learn out On busy days, the air throughout the campus is rich with buttery, cara-
among the bees and trees. Like the importance of working in harmony melly, sugary, chocolatey fragrance—a sign of the many good things
with nature. And recognizing how important community is in building being whipped up inside.
a company that lasts for generations. We rely on the people and land to
keep our business flourishing, just as the community counts on Harry
& David for jobs and economic support.

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