Est. 2005
Heritage & History
Dave Dahl founded Dave's Killer Bread in Milwaukie, Oregon in 2005, combining his family's Dahl's Bakery business with a whole grain recipe developed during his years in prison. The "killer" in the name refers both to the quality and to Dahl's personal history — an authenticity that resonated with consumers who appreciated the company's transparency about its founder's background. Dave's Killer Bread pioneered the Second Chance Employment program, committing to hiring people with criminal backgrounds as a core employment practice.
The Milwaukie, Oregon bakery grew rapidly as consumers sought organic bread with genuine whole grain nutrition rather than bread marketed as healthy through labeling. The 21 Whole Grains and Seeds loaf became the company's signature product. Flowers Foods acquired Dave's Killer Bread in 2015, maintaining Oregon production and the Second Chance Employment program.
Baked in Milwaukie, Oregon
Dave's Killer Bread is baked at the Milwaukie, Oregon facility using USDA Certified Organic flour and ingredients. The 21 Whole Grains and Seeds formula combines wheat berries, rye flakes, oats, millet, barley, quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, and a range of seeds into a bread that provides measurable nutritional density beyond standard whole wheat loaves. The protein content — 5 grams per slice — comes from the combination of wheat protein and added seeds.
Organic certification requires that all ingredients meet USDA National Organic Program standards, including freedom from synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms. The Milwaukie facility maintains the documentation and supply chain verification required to sustain organic certification across all product lines.
What Sets Them Apart
Dave's Killer Bread occupies a distinctive position in the bread market: genuinely nutritious organic bread that actually tastes good, rather than the cardboard-like texture that characterized early health food breads. The investment in flavor development alongside nutritional density is why the brand grew from a regional Oregon product to national distribution within a decade.
For buyers who want organic whole grain bread without sacrificing sandwich quality, the Milwaukie, Oregon production and USDA Organic certification provide a verifiable domestic option. The Second Chance Employment commitment adds a social dimension to the purchase that aligns with a values-based approach to brand choice.
Dave's Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds 27oz
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Dave's Killer Bread Powerseed 27oz
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Dave's Killer Bread Good Seed Thin-Sliced 20.5oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dave's Killer Bread made in the USA?
Yes. Dave's Killer Bread manufactures 5 verified products in Milwaukie, OR. Dave's Killer Bread has baked organic whole grain bread in Milwaukie, Oregon since 2005, building a company around the belief that delicious, nutritious bread and a commitment to second-chance employment can coexist profitably.
Where is Dave's Killer Bread manufactured?
Dave's Killer Bread is headquartered in Milwaukie, OR. Manufacturing takes place in Milwaukie, OR.
What Dave's Killer Bread products can I buy?
We carry 5 verified Dave's Killer Bread products across Food & Beverages. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Dave's Killer Bread founded?
Dave's Killer Bread was founded in 2005. Dave's Killer Bread has baked organic whole grain bread in Milwaukie, Oregon since 2005, building a company around the belief that delicious, nutritious bread and a commitment to second-chance employment can coexist profitably.
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