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Hummingbird Wholesale: Eugene’s Local Food Distribution Pioneer

Hummingbird Wholesale: Eugene’s Local Food Distribution Pioneer

Published September 18, 2026 Hummingbird Wholesale is an Oregon organic food distributor that transitioned to an Employee Owned Purpose Trust in January 2023. The company supports local growers through its Farm Connections program and aims to make farming on the West...
Eugene Symphony Messiah: 2026 Holiday Guide

Eugene Symphony Messiah: 2026 Holiday Guide

Published September 11, 2026 The Eugene Symphony and Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Hult Center’s Silva Concert Hall. The performance features guest conductor Rei Hotoda and soprano soloist Camille...
GloryBee: Eugene’s Family-Owned Honey & Beekeeping Legacy

GloryBee: Eugene’s Family-Owned Honey & Beekeeping Legacy

Published September 8, 2026 Glory Bee is a family-owned natural ingredients company founded in Eugene in 1975 by Richard and Pat Turanski. Now led by their son Alan, the certified B Corp specializes in ethically sourced honey and beekeeping expertise for food...
Eugene Holiday Tree Lighting 2026: Downtown Festivities Preview

Eugene Holiday Tree Lighting 2026: Downtown Festivities Preview

Published September 6, 2026 The 2025 Eugene Holiday Tree Lighting took place on December 5 at Kesey Square as part of the Holiday Night Out event. The festivities included a performance by the Churchill High School Choir and a collaborative effort between local...
Sundance Natural Foods: Eugene’s Co-op Grocer

Sundance Natural Foods: Eugene’s Co-op Grocer

Published August 26, 2026 Sundance Natural Foods is a community-owned natural foods co-op in Eugene, Oregon, that transitioned to a Perpetual Purpose Trust in October 2023. Founded on a mission of mutual nourishment, the store specializes in organic produce,...