Eugene chocolate company sold
Euphoria Chocolate Company was purchased by Van and Bonnie Glass.
U.S. to allow pharmacies to take back unused prescription drugs
WSJ: In an effort to get addictive painkillers off the street, federal authorities will allow pharmacies and clinics to take back unused prescription drugs from patients.
Chick-fil-A founder dies at the age of 93
Businessweek: Samuel Truett Cathy, founder of the Atlanta-based chicken restaurant chain, passed away this morning.
TriQuint shareholders approve merger agreement
Shareholders of TriQuint Semiconductor and RF Micro Devices approved the merger that will create a new $2 billion company.
Microsoft readies for mass production of giant video screens
In Wilsonville, Microsoft is preparing to mass produce 82-inch touch screens.
Reduced hazelnut crops drive up Oregon prices
A smaller than usual filbert crop out of Turkey, paired with a forecasted 20% drop in the local hazelnut harvest means higher prices and potential new markets for the state’s hazelnut growers.
Produce Row Cafe to close its doors
Alan Davis, the owner of the 40-year-old business, is closing the bar for personal reasons.
Portland Whole Foods to offer one-hour delivery service
Whole Foods partnered with the one-hour grocery delivery service, Instacart.
Starbucks to test express stores, tasting rooms
Fortune: The coffee giant is experimenting with new retail formats, including small locations and tasting rooms.
Comedienne Joan Rivers dead at 81
NYT: Joan Rivers was one of America’s first successful female stand-up comics.