Dave's Killer Bread facts for kids
Logo of Dave's Killer Bread
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Brand founder Dave Dahl in 2008
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| Owner | Flowers Foods |
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| Introduced | 2005 |
| Markets | United States |
Dave's Killer Bread is a popular American brand. They make delicious organic whole-grain breads and other baked goods. The company is also known for helping people get jobs. They have a program called "Second Chance Employment." This program gives people who have faced challenges a chance to work. It helps them build a new life.
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How Dave's Killer Bread Started
The company began in 2005. It was started by a man named Dave Dahl. He grew up learning about baking. His family owned a bakery in Milwaukie, Oregon. Dave used his baking skills to create something special.
The company grew quickly. In 2010, they had over 190 employees. By 2012, this number grew to 280. Their sales also increased a lot. In 2015, sales went up by 25 percent. The brand has continued to grow ever since.
What Makes Their Bread Special
Dave's Killer Bread is known for its unique ingredients. They use many different seeds and whole grains. Some grains include spelt and sprouted wheat. Their products are also free of animal products. They do not use chemical additives either.
The breads are very nutritious. They are packed with good things like Omega-3s and fiber. You can find ingredients like amaranth and pumpkin seeds. Each slice of bread has about four to five grams of protein.
All Dave's Killer Bread products are special. They are certified organic by the USDA. This means they are grown without harmful chemicals. They are also Non-GMO Project Verified. This means they do not use genetically modified ingredients.
Growing Bigger
Dave's Killer Bread helped create a new type of bread. This was the organic seeded bread category. Their labels are also very "clean." This means they list simple, natural ingredients.
In 2015, a company called Flowers Foods bought the brand. They paid $275 million for it. Dave Dahl received $33 million from this sale. After being bought, Dave's Killer Bread grew even more.
Before the sale, their products were in 8,000 stores. Now, you can find them in over 20,000 stores. Today, Dave's Killer Bread is the largest organic bread company in North America.
Tasty Products
Dave's Killer Bread sells many different items. They have 23 varieties of bread. It is the most popular organic sliced bread in the United States. You can find classic "Killer Bread" loaves. They also have "Thin-Sliced" options.
Besides their famous breads, they make other yummy things. These include breakfast breads and English muffins. They also sell bagels and buns. You can even find organic snack bars. Recently, they added "Snack Bites." These come in baked and crunchy styles. There are six different flavors to try.
