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Home / News / New from CISA: Real Pickles Financing Case Study

February 18, 2014

New from CISA: Real Pickles Financing Case Study

A new publication in CISA’s Specialty Producer Profiles Series tells the story of our transition to a worker-owned co-operative and the community investment campaign that made it all possible. This account details our process of sorting through the financing options, seeking advice within our community, and launching our campaign. This could be a good resource for other businesses who are looking to raise capital direct from their local communities. Thanks to CISA for putting it all together so nicely! View the Case Study…

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Exciting news!!! 🎉 Real Pickles has been named a 2 Exciting news!!! 🎉 Real Pickles has been named a 2026 Manufacturer of the Year by the Massachusetts Legislature’s Manufacturing Caucus!

Last week Kate and Kristin traveled to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough to receive the award. Senator Jo Comerford nominated Real Pickles to represent her district and we’re honored to have been selected!

We were also excited to welcome Senator Comerford and her District Director, Elena Cohen, to our Greenfield facility where they got a firsthand look at our fermentation and packing processes and had a chance to meet with our team.

As we celebrate 25 years in business, this award is especially meaningful. From the beginning, Real Pickles has been committed to building a stronger regional food system by sourcing organic vegetables from Northeast farms, making nourishing, naturally fermented foods and creating a business rooted in worker ownership and shared values.

We’re proud to continue growing our business, supporting local farmers and investing in a more sustainable future. We’re truly grateful to Senator Comerford and the Manufacturing Caucus for recognizing our work and celebrating the important role of local manufacturers and worker-owned businesses in Massachusetts! 💚
We love the varied colors of the foliage this autu We love the varied colors of the foliage this autumn season, and our line of healthy, delicious ferments is just as colorful! Real Pickles' natural fermentation process preserves the nutrients and bright colors of our Northeast-grown veggies. Add some vibrant Organic Beets and Ginger Carrots to a salad or include Turmeric Kraut in your next rice bowl for a pop of color and warmth. It's fun to play with your food when it's this good for you! #locallygrown #RealPickles #FermentedAndRaw
More Co-op Month fun! Yesterday Real Pickles' Gene More Co-op Month fun! Yesterday Real Pickles' General Manager Kristin Howard joined other local co-op leaders for a roundtable discussion at @rivervalleycoop in Easthampton. They discussed the impact co-operatives are having in the Pioneer Valley and beyond with WHMP's Bill Newman and co-host Brian Adams. Listen to the conversation on the WHMP Talk the Talk podcast https://whmp.com/podcasts/co-operative-co-operatives/ 
#coopmonth #RealPickles #BuiltForThisMoment 
Pictured L-R Kristin Howard, Larissa Demos from @flatironcoop, Will Savitri from @pvsquaredsolar and Caitlin von Schmidt from @franklincoop Link in bio!
Happy Co-op Month! As a worker-owned co-operative, Happy Co-op Month! As a worker-owned co-operative, Real Pickles is proud to be preserving our strong social mission, empowering staff to direct the future of our business, and creating great local jobs with shared profits. We treat each other and the ferments we make with care and co-op love! #CoopMonth #PackedWithAMission #BuiltForThisMoment #CoopLove #RealPickles
What a FUN weekend! Thanks to everyone who braved What a FUN weekend! Thanks to everyone who braved the nor'easter and came out to the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival! Even with the wind and rain we had a blast meeting you all and sharing our garlicky ferments. Endless thanks to the organizers and volunteers @garlicandarts for all their hard work and perseverance through the wild weather. See you next year! #RealPickles #weatherornot #garliclovers #garlicandartsfestival
Big news for garlic lovers! You won't start seeing Big news for garlic lovers! You won't start seeing them at your local market until after next week, but you can find this season's fresh batch of Organic Garlic Dill Pickles at the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival in Orange MA this weekend! Rain or shine, come see us Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm and get your garlic on! #RealPickles #garlicandartsfestival #garliclovers #westernma #localart

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