Real Pickles

Real Pickles is a small, worker-owned cooperative in Greenfield MA. Their fermented vegetables are raw, vinegar-free, 100% organic, and grown by Northeast farms. Available at Northeast natural food stores, independent grocers, and farm stands. Operating since 2001, Real Pickles is committed to promoting human and ecological health by providing people with delicious, nourishing food and by working toward a regional and organic food system. Through community engagement, they help to build a better food system that supports both people and our planet. 

In an effort to minimize their environmental impact, Real Pickles’ fermented vegetables are grown only in the Northeast U.S. and are sold only within the same region. By purchasing over 300,000 pounds annually of organic vegetables each year, they support best agricultural practices and healthy ecosystems. Every worker at Real Pickles has the opportunity to become an owner of the business. Larger business decisions are made co-operatively, and the worker-owners foster a creative, supportive, fun, and satisfying work culture.