River Lea House is a family-owned specialty food company based on a historic 190-year-old farm in Branchburg, New Jersey. What began as a small garlic farm has grown into a thriving producer of high-quality, health-focused garlic products and farm-inspired specialties. After a successful 37-year career in pharmaceutical marketing, owner Steven Price transitioned from “Pharma to Farming.” Drawing on his background as a trained biologist with a long-standing focus on cancer research and wellness, Steven identified a market opportunity in premium garlic. He noticed that locally available garlic was often limited in both quantity and quality. This insight led him to establish River Lea House, where he cultivates garlic and creates value-added products that highlight its impressive health benefits. Today, River Lea House offers a thoughtfully curated range of garlic-centric and farm-fresh products, including:
- Fresh garlic bulbs. peeled and freeze-dried garlic and Black Garlic
- Signature pickled garlic (Garlickles®) and other pickled vegetables
- Hummus’s and pestos
- Specialty garlic butters, including Vutter™ — a vegan butter alternative
- Garlic seasonings
- Infused honeys
In 2019, the company introduced its award-winning Black Garlic Fire Cider, which earned recognition at the 2022 Good Food Awards.River Lea House is committed to quality and traceability. Products are sourced first from their own farm, then from trusted New Jersey growers, and finally from select U.S. suppliers who meet the highest standards for freshness, purity, and chemical-free production. Every item reflects a true farm-to-table philosophy — whether enjoyed at home or featured on the menu of fine restaurants.
