GARRETTSVILLE, Ohio — Please ponder the pickle.
What began as a preservation method more than 4,000 years ago has become not only an American staple, but a booming industry. And while pickles have always had a loyal following, their popularity today is positively brined and booming.
According to Pickle Packers International, Americans consume about 20 billion pickles every year — yes, 20 billion. But what many don’t know is that one of the country’s largest pickle producers is located right here in Northeast Ohio…