Vendor Profiles
Kenzoil maker finds word of mouth spreads his sales
Published on April 29, 2010 - 9:04 am
by MAUREEN MCDONALD-Special to The Detroit News
Howell -- Nearly every Thursday and Friday, Ken Carlsen loads up his 1991 Honda Accord with dozens of bottles of Kenzoil, an olive oil with spices that can be used as a dressing or dipping sauce, and makes deliveries to some of his 75 retailers in Metro Detroit.
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Published on July 9, 2009 - 3:37 pm
Middle Eastern Delites
Linda Morris and her sister-in-law first got into the salad dressing business when her sister-in-law got tired of making Fattoush - a tangy and flavorful Middle Eastern salad dressing used for Fattoush salad - from scratch for her husband.
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Published on April 1, 2009 - 5:46 pm
Holtz Farms
Mel and Norm Holtz
Ida, MI
Shed 4
The brothers Mel and Norm Holtz have been selling at Eastern Market since 1968. Their father was also a farmer, and the family has a long history of selling at farmers markets long before their arrival at Eastern Market. Their farm of approximately 60 acres is located in Ida, Michigan - about 10 miles west of Monroe.
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Published on March 3, 2009 - 4:23 pm
Johnny and Maurina Gyergyov
J & M Farm
Allenton, MI
Shed 3
When approaching J & M Farm's stall at Eastern Market, the first thing you'll likely notice is Johnny Gyergyov's smile, followed by a warm greeting.
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Published on February 4, 2009 - 10:56 am
Joe Sawicki
J & S Farm
Imlay City, MI
Shed 2
Joe Sawic.
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Published on January 4, 2009 - 9:09 pm
Lawrence Zienert
Lawrence Zienert & Sons
Shed 2
Lawrence Zienert has been selling eggs at the Eastern Market since Calvin Coolidge was president. Affectionately known as the "Egg Man," hundreds of market visitors rely on Mr. Zienert each week for their farm fresh eggs and a bit of polite conversation. Mr.
