Pickled Planet

Pickled Planet has been crafting small-batch, raw organic fermented foods in Ashland, Oregon since 2002. Founded by Courtlandt Jennings in the small Southern Oregon hamlet, the company remains independently owned and operated with a mission to make delicious fermented products while "helping to get our planet out of the pickle we put it into." Operating as a privately-held LLC with 2-10 employees, Pickled Planet maintains complete independence from corporate ownership and stays true to its founding commitment to probiotic-rich, traditionally fermented foods.

All Pickled Planet products are made using certified organic ingredients and traditional lacto-fermentation methods that preserve beneficial bacteria and enzymes. The company specializes in a wide variety of raw sauerkrauts, pickles, and fermentation shots—all hand-processed in Southern Oregon and never heat-treated. Products are available through their online store with nationwide 3-day shipping, local pickup at their Ashland shop, and at regional retailers throughout Southern Oregon. The brand's commitment to environmental sustainability and gut health aligns with the growing movement toward probiotic-rich whole foods and independent, locally-focused food production.

Products

• Raw organic sauerkraut (multiple varieties)
• Raw organic pickles (cucumber, mixed vegetables)
• Fermentation shots (concentrated probiotic drinks)
• Seasonal fermented vegetables
• Kraut juice and brine products

Why We List Them

• 100% independently owned since 2002
• Family-run small business (2-10 employees)
• Never sold or acquired by corporate interests
• Certified organic ingredients exclusively
• Raw, never pasteurized fermentation methods
• Hand-processed in small batches in Southern Oregon
• Local shop with nationwide shipping available
• Over 20 years of independent operation
• Founder Courtlandt Jennings actively involved
• No outside investors or corporate partnerships