Monday, January 14, 2013

Good Seed: The Dave's Killer Bread Story--2012

Good Seed: The Dave's Killer Bread Story--2012 Video Clips. Duration : 13.67 Mins.


Watch the inspiring story of Dave Dahl, founder of Dave's Killer Bread and former ex-con / prodigal son of pioneering organic baker, Jim Dahl. Based in Milwaukie, Oregon, Dave's Killer Bread was awarded the 2011 "Oregon Ethics in Business Award" and "Local Hero Award" by Edible Portland magazine. "Killer Dave" Dahl (though he never killed anyone) along with his brother, Glenn Dahl, and nephew, Shobi Dahl, transformed a small family bakery into a Northwest business phenomenon, and their bread lines are now carried from California to Alaska in stores like Fred Meyer, Safeway, Costco, WinCo, Whole Foods and QFC to name but a few. Their company slogan, "Just say no to bread on drugs" and vision, "to make the world a better place, one loaf of bread at a time," has been quoted in media outlets including MSNBC, Inc. Magazine, the New York Times, and LifeTime. The mission of Dave's Killer Bread is "to bake the highest quality wholegrain and organic bread without compromise," as well as "contribute positively to the community and create a respectful and enjoyable place for our employees to work." ... History The history of Dave's Killer Bread begins in 1955, when Dave's father, Jim Dahl, purchased a small neighborhood bakery on 123rd and Division in Portland called Midway Bakery. A "pioneer" in sprouted wheat bread-baking, James soon found a following for his delicious breads made with whole grains and no animal fats (a rarity at that time). His most successful and well-known ...

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