You may be asking… how does one come to have a fermentation company?
What started as a hobby creating fermented treats to better our gut health quickly grew out of control in our small Chicago apartment. Making a couple jars of dill pickles to snack on turned into a full blown R&D extravaganza - what seasonings pair best with carrots and cauliflower? Which salinity brine works best for cucumbers vs. root veggies? How do we make bread & butter pickles less cloying? Can you ferment green beans and asparagus and strawberries (the answer is yes!)? Within a few months, our home fridge was so full of test batches of ferments that there was nowhere to keep the rest of our food! And so, second fridge was purchased…
Yes, that’s right. A second refrigerator in our already small apartment to hold all of our fermented experiments. He lived in the living room and became a home for our collection of punny stickers. But as the recipe development continued, even second fridge became packed to the brim… So we decided it was time to share our spoils with local friends. With their encouragement and support, we have been able to take our hobby into a fully functioning operation!
Second Fridge Co. products are at the intersection of poppable snacks, tasty toppings, flavorful condiments, and simply good-for-your-gut food. From our fridge to yours, we hope you enjoy!
Second Fridge Co. is currently headquartered out of a cottage licensed home kitchen in St. Clair County, IL.
Our Vision
Health & Wellness
We believe that any well-rounded diet is incomplete without something fermented! All Second Fridge Co. products are probiotic-packed to improve gut health. Everything we make is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free.
Reducing Our Waste
We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint. From encouraging the upcycling of our jars to repurposing our veggie scraps to sourcing local produce, Second Fridge Co. aims to reduce our waste footprint in all areas of our operations.
Community
Second Fridge Co. aims to make our products easily accessible and affordable to provide accessible nutrition to all of our neighbors. At Vine Street Market, we accept SNAP coupons and participate in the Power Of Produce (POP) Club.
See those little bubbles? That’s fermentation in action!
Who we are:
Hi! We’re Carlos and Anna - your friendly neighborhood fermentistas behind Second Fridge Co. This company is our hobby turned livelihood, and we can’t wait to share our fermented pickles, hot sauces and more with you! Follow our journey as we nourish people’s health and wellness, one ferment at a time.