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The Original Formula For Fire Brew’s Health Tonics Came From the Godmother of Herbalism

Valerie Roth takes a shot every day, and thinks you should, too.

The Founder of Choi’s Kimchi Wasn’t Impressed With Portland’s Probiotic Foods. So She Started Selling Her Own.

The kimchi recipes Chong Choi uses have been handed down through multiple generations, and her mastery of the craft is evident.

Felton & Mary’s Founder Hopes to Carry on the Legacy of His Grandparent’s Portland Restaurant With Artisan BBQ Sauces

Campbell’s grandparents sold their restaurant 25 years ago. But in 2014, Campbell decided to he wanted to carry on their legacy.

Canopy and Understory Turns Oregon Forest Berries Most People Don’t Know Are Edible Into Jam

If people thought of forests as pantries, then the undervalued salal berry might get more love.

Fuller Foods Makes Gourmet Cheese Puffs Tasty Enough to Be Served on a Platter

“If you look at the category of snacks in the grocery store, you have popcorn that’s been revitalized the past 10 years, and potato chips and tortilla chips even longer,” Kuo says. “But puff snacks have just been stagnant.”

Wild Friends Foods Started in a Dorm Room and Became a Million-Dollar Business—but Its Founders Are Aiming Even Higher

As University of Oregon sophomores, their hobby of pantry-raiding to make nut butter earned them the title of the “Peanut Butter Girls” on campus.

With Roons, Founder Jenn Topliff Believes She’s Made the World’s Greatest Macaroon

It took years of experimentation, but after hundreds of bakes, she finally landed on the recipe that struck the balance she was searching for.

Honey Mama’s Chocolate Bars Evoke a Sense of Comfort That Feels Downright Enlightened

It took Goldsby two-and-a-half years to craft the foundational recipe for Honey Mama’s, which she first tested at local farmers markets. Five years later, after adding a new flavor to the line each year, Goldsby had expanded to thousands of grocery stores across the country.

Oregon’s 16 Most Exciting Food Startups

Here, you’ll find 16 of our favorite new Oregon food companies started in the past seven years. Some are innovative, others simply have great origin stories. All of them are tasty.

How Sweet It Is Makes Classic Candy Bursting with Childhood Nostalgia

These are sweets bound to bring you back to your childhood, which makes sense because the recipes are inspired by the founders’ upbringings.

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