Inspired by his love for salt, Ben Jacobsen started Jacobsen Salt Co. in 2011 after working in Copenhagen and discovering the unique flavor of finishing salt. He wasn't able to find it when he moved back to his hometown of Portland, Oregon, so he began harvesting it himself from the Oregon coast. What started as a weekend hobby then became a local, small business, and now a nationally recognized brand as America's leading salt maker.

Jacobsen Salt Co. is the first company to harvest salt in the Pacific Northwest since the 1800s. Harvested from the cold, pristine waters of Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast, their flake and kosher sea salts have garnered worldwide favor for their beautiful presentation and pure taste by professional chefs and home cooks alike. Grounded in craftsmanship and community, their mission is to provide the finest elemental cooking ingredients and kitchen staples that inspire people to cook, eat, and live well. They also source and produce the finest single-origin honey and honey-based products for both home and commercial kitchens.