Three generations of family tradition give Hasho Harvest, LLC its distinctive focus: reintroducing poppy seeds as an everyday food while honoring their Ottoman roots. The company sources seeds from Türkiye and turns them into pantry staples for home cooks, including a double-roasted paste.
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Schlessman Seed CompanyFor more than a century, Schlessman Seed Company has remained a family-owned Ohio business rooted in John Schlessman’s 1915 effort to grow seed for local farmers. Today, the Milan company is especially known for its proprietary hybrid popcorn program, which supplies commercial processors in the United States and abroad and is supported by a full-time popcorn breeder and international research sites.MILAN, OH
Soom FoodsBorn from three sisters’ search for the tahini they had tasted in a Mediterranean town, Soom Foods makes smooth sesame paste for home cooks, chefs, and foodservice kitchens. Its tahini is made from roasted sesame seeds and is sold in both retail jars and bulk buckets, with the company also extending the sesame line into squeeze bottles and chocolate spreads. A first delivery to Philadelphia’s Zahav restaurant reportedly came from co-founder Amy’s car; today, Chef Mike Solomonov uses Soom at all of his restaurants.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Al's Delicious PopcornFamily-owned since 1985, Al’s Delicious Popcorn is an Ohio popcorn maker known for hand-crafted batches and more than 80 flavors. Its Columbus flagship, where the business began, develops new recipes and welcomes groups for free tours that include a look at the kitchen and a tasting.COLUMBUS, OH
Grassia’s Italian Market Spice CoFamily-owned Grassia’s Italian Market Spice Co. has been carrying its spice-making tradition forward since 1932, across two family lines. The company is known for preparing most of its blends in-house, including no-salt recipes, and continues serving customers online and at farmers markets after closing its South Philadelphia storefront.PHILADELPHIA, PA