Dave's Killer Bread

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Dave's Killer Bread
Logo of Dave's Killer Bread
OwnerFlowers Foods
CountryU.S.
MarketsUnited States
Websitewww.daveskillerbread.com
Brand founder Dave Dahl

Dave's Killer Bread is a brand of organic whole-grain products. Flowers Foods purchased the brand in 2015 for $275 million.[1]

The brand was founded in 2005 in Milwaukie, Oregon by Dave Dahl, who learned the baking trade growing up in his family bakery. The company grew rapidly, expanding from 30 employees to more than 190 by 2010[2] and to 280 by the end of 2012. It was covered by The New York Times[2] and MSNBC.[3] The company specialized in breads made with seeds and whole grains, including spelt and sprouted wheat and free of animal products and chemical additives.[4] Dahl reportedly received $33 million in the sale. Under Flowers Foods the brand has become largest organic bread company in North America.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ Siemers, Erik (12 August 2015). "Dave's Killer Bread acquired for $275m by owner of Wonder Bread, Tastykake". Portland Business Journal. Archived from the original on 2015-08-13.
  2. ^ a b Kuczynski, Alex (January 20, 2010). "Obsessions – Dave's Killer Bread". The New York Times. Retrieved April 24, 2011.
  3. ^ Silverstein, Frank (April 19, 2010). "Killer Bread rises in popularity: Oregon company takes a chance, comes up with winner". MSNBC. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  4. ^ Nutritional Comparison Chart Dave's Killer Bread.
  5. ^ "The Story of Dave and His Killer Bread". 27 February 2018..
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