Nov. 17, 2025
In the latest episode of the Oregon Business Matters podcast, host Angela Wilhelms talks with Ned Ford, chief operations officer for Harry & David parent company 1-800-Flowers. Ned oversees Harry & David, which maintains its headquarters – along with an impressive operation – in Medford. With the holiday season just around the corner, Ned and Angela talk about Harry & David’s evolution, the complex logistics behind the company’s Medford operation and, of course, pears.
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