Small World Food
Food and Beverage ManufacturingNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Small World Food is a small-scale food and beverage producer based in Rochester, New York. The company sources ingredients from local organic farms and crafts a range of products including breads, granolas, cakes, sweets, sauerkraut, and hot sauces, all distributed through local venues such as farmers’ markets. Its approach centers on traditional baking practices and natural fermentation, emphasizing whole grains, long soaking and rising times, and the avoidance of artificial preservatives or pasteurization for Ferments. As a worker cooperative, the bakery is owned and operated by its staff, with a focus on keeping economic value within the local community and supporting education about food and farming through on-site workshops and an internship program. The business operates within the food and beverage manufacturing industry, highlighting a commitment to locally sourced, ecologically grown ingredients and certification for non-regional items to meet organic and fair-trade standards.