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Home / Feature 1 / Toward an Economy that Works for All

August 1, 2017

Toward an Economy that Works for All

Front of 2017 Annual Report

Announcing our 2017 Annual Report!!  We’re excited to share some of our recent work in this past year to improve our staff wages & benefits, build local democratic ownership, and promote action on climate change.  Health insurance is the big news under benefits – we’re proud to offer a plan to all staff who work 30+ hours!  Read about our three newest owners, Katie, CJ, and Lucy; and about our kitchen crew member Russ, who joined us through a local jail re-entry program that supports soon-to-be released inmates returning to the workforce.  There are also some great photos of our newest family members (supported by our family medical leave benefit), our participation in the Women’s and Climate Marches, and of course our new labels!  We hope you enjoy…  Check it out here.

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✨We’re excited to announce that two Real Pickles p ✨We’re excited to announce that two Real Pickles products have been named Good Food Award Finalists for 2026!✨
Real Pickles Organic Chile Kraut and Organic Nettle Kraut were selected as top scorers in the blind tasting competition and met the strict vetting criteria for sustainable and responsible production.
Out of more than 1,200 entries, we are incredibly honored to be recognized alongside 234 exceptional makers dedicated to crafting food and drink that are not only delicious, but also responsibly produced.
Congratulations to our fellow finalists, and thank you to the Good Food Foundation for your continued work in recognizing and celebrating companies committed to a more responsible food system! 💚

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#goodfoodawards #fermentation #organic #northeastgrown #realpickles
Join our Sales Team! We’re looking for a Sales Re Join our Sales Team! 
We’re looking for a Sales Representative who is inspired by our mission and is excited to explore worker-ownership in our co-op! 
Full job description at realpickles.com/jobs 
Link in bio.
Looking for a new recipe for soup night? Pickle so Looking for a new recipe for soup night? Pickle soup may sound unusual at first, but it’s a long-loved comfort food in parts of Eastern Europe and a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of fermented foods. This recipe has a rich, savory flavor with just a hint of tang and a whole lot of heartiness. Dig into your winter vegetable stash and pop open a jar of Organic Dill Pickles — you may have just found your new favorite soup! #RealPickles #SoupSeason #Organic #Recipe #Pickles
We love looking back at our top nine posts each ye We love looking back at our top nine posts each year - it helps us understand you, our followers, a little more and see what matters most to you. In 2025, you were all about community, environmental sustainability, human rights… and you even got a little silly with us! 
We want to thank all of you - our community, our farmers, our retailers, distributors and our incredible staff for a wonderful year! 
In 2026, we’ll continue our commitment to produce delicious, colorful and nourishing ferments while also contributing to positive social and environmental change. Wishing everyone a healthy, joy-filled new year! 
#NewYear #RealPickles #Top9 #Organic #NortheastGrown
Get ready to please your gut, your taste buds, and Get ready to please your gut, your taste buds, and your party guests! Check out these festive beverage ideas using your left over pickle brine or Beet Kvass. Serve these tasty mock-tails at your next holiday dinner party or family game night! Recipe in comments and bio. #mocktail #RealPickles #Organic #NortheastGrown #partyideas
There’s no better way to say you care this year th There’s no better way to say you care this year than sharing the gift of delicious, organic, and local ferments. Whether you’re bringing them to the table for a family get-together or gift-giving, we have everyone’s favorites ready to share. Check out the store locator on our website to find the Northeast store closest to you, or order a 4 jar sampler, some colorful merch, or a Real Pickles gift certificate on our webstore! Link in profile. #RealPickles #NortheastGrown #Fermentation #SeasonofGiving #Organic

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