Oregon Brineworks

Oregon Brineworks is a family-owned fermented foods company based in Hood River, Oregon, founded in 2012 by Brian and Connie Shaw. With over 20 years of organic farming experience, the Shaws created Oregon Brineworks to directly contribute to the regional food system and provide a reliable outlet for local organic farmers. The company received a $110,000 startup loan from the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District and has grown into a thriving maker of naturally fermented foods while maintaining complete independence from corporate ownership.

All Oregon Brineworks products are made using raw, traditional fermentation methods with organic produce sourced exclusively from family-owned organic farms in Oregon and Washington. The company specializes in naturally fermented pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi, kvass, beans, beets, and fermented slaws—all handcrafted in small batches in Hood River. The Shaws' passion for creating delicious, healthy foods from regionally-grown produce drives every aspect of the business, from farmer relationships to fermentation techniques. Their commitment to supporting local organic agriculture while producing probiotic-rich foods makes them a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest's regional food movement.

Products

• Naturally fermented pickles (garlic dills, spears, whole)
• Organic sauerkraut (traditional and flavored varieties)
• Organic kimchi
• Fermented beets
• Fermented beans
• Beet kvass (fermented beet beverage)
• Fermented slaws
• Ginger roots (fermented)

Why We List Them

• 100% family-owned by Brian and Connie Shaw since 2012
• 20+ years of organic farming experience
• Sources exclusively from Oregon and Washington organic family farms
• Raw, naturally fermented products (never pasteurized)
• Handcrafted in small batches in Hood River, Oregon
• Direct contribution to Pacific Northwest regional food system
• Independent business financed through local economic development
• Founders actively involved in daily operations
• No corporate investors or outside ownership
• Committed to supporting local organic agriculture