Farmers, grocery stores and food processors cash in on kale.
BY OB STAFF
Greenleaf | Portland
This rapidly growing juice bar, with three locations in the metro area, processes about 400 lbs of kale per week.
Gathering Together Farm | Philomath
Owners John Eveland and Sally Brewer grow 3.5 acres of kale annually, sold through farmer’s markets, farm stands and a CSA.
New Seasons | Portland
The grocery chain sells 500 cases of kale (Green, Lacinato and Redbor) per week, 24 bunches per case.
Eagletree Herbs | Eugene
This family-owned business processes 50 pounds of kale per week for Kale Sprinkles: a blend of concentrated kale, nutritional yeast, kelp, garlic, tumeric and other herbs.
Cause and Effect Foods | Dundee
Grows and processes 40 pounds a week, used in Kale Garden Fusions: a blend of kale, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices.
