Oregon's largest apple grower sold to Washington company
Members of the Foreman Fruit Company purchased Earl Brown & Sons in October, though the deal keeps the Browns in place to manage local operations on more than 1,000 acres of apples and 115 acres of wine grapes.
Ron Brown, whose father Earl started Earl Brown & Sons 40 years ago, said the families worked out a partnership that allows the business to retain its name and employees.
“Nobody lost their jobs. We’re moving along just like we did before,” Brown said.
The biggest difference, Brown said, is that Foreman Fruit will provide additional capital for continued growth. The company is already planting another 60 acres of apples and 10 more acres of grapes.
source: eastoergonian.com
