Sandwich City: How Ruby Jewel Built a Portland Ice Cream Empire One Layer at a Time
After the pandemic, Ruby Jewel streamlined operations, investing in new equipment and automation to increase production from 250,000 to 3.1 million sandwiches annually. Now, they are a national brand, available in thousands of stores across the country.
Rooted in Portland: How Kachka’s Bonnie Morales Is Betting on the City She Loves
Bonnie and Israel Morales, owners of Kachka and Fabrika, believe Portland’s revival depends on them and are dedicated to its food scene.
From Farm to City: Bauman’s Cider Brings Craft to Portland’s Central Eastside
Bauman's Cider relocated from Woodburn to Portland's Central Eastside to meet growing production demands. Their cider is now distributed across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Ancient Grain, Portland Roots: The Story of Three Sisters Nixtamal
Founded by Adriana Azcárate-Ferbel and Wendy Downing, Sisters Nixtamal prioritizes community and sustainability, employing many mothers and partnering with local organizations.
Fungi, Community, and the Portland Way: The Story of Pan’s Mushroom Jerky
Michael Pan founded Pan's Mushroom Jerky in Portland with no food industry background, growing the company with support from Built Oregon and Prosper Portland. Recent equipment investments are set to triple production output.
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