Dave's Killer Bread

Dave's Killer Bread is an American company based in Milwaukie, Oregon, which makes organic whole-grain breads. As of 2012, its bread was being sold at stores in 11 western states.[1] It was started by Dave Dahl, who learned the baking trade growing up in his family bakery. Founded in 2005, the company has steadily grown, expanding from 30 employees to more than 190 by 2010[2] and to 280 by the end of 2012, and has been covered by The New York Times[2] and MSNBC.[3] The company specializes in breads made with seeds and whole grains, including spelt and sprouted wheat and free of animal products and chemical additives.[4] In 2015, Dave's Killer Bread was purchased by Flower Foods for $275 million. Dave Dahl reportedly received $33 million in the sale.[5]

Dave's Killer Bread
TypePrivate
IndustryBread
PredecessorBread King
FounderDave Dahl and Glenn Dahl
SuccessorBread Prince
Headquarters
Milwaukie, Oregon
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United States
Area served
Western U.S. (2005-2012) Nationwide (December 2012-onward)
ProductsBread
Revenue$53 million (2012)[1]
Number of employees
280 (2012)[1]
ParentFlowers Foods (2015)
DivisionsBread and Whole Wheat Bread
Websitewww.daveskillerbread.com
Company founder Dave Dahl

References
  1. Mortenson, Eric (December 27, 2012). "Dave's Killer Bread calls in New York guns: The Milwaukee bakery faces the crisis of small companies trying to grow without losing core values". The Oregonian. p. 1. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  2. 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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