French Meadow Bakery
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bakery |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Lynn Gordon |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis , United States |
| Products | Gluten-free, vegan, yeast-free, kosher parve baked goods |
| Owner | Rich Products Corporation |
| Website | www |
French Meadow Bakery is a privately held bakery situated in Minneapolis' Uptown district, known for its specialization in gluten-free, vegan, yeast-free, and kosher parve baked goods. Founded in 1985, it ranks among the longest-standing certified organic bakeries in the United States, holding certifications from the USDA, Quality Assurance International, the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, and the Glycemic Research Institute for Low Glycemic products.
History
Lynn Gordon established French Meadow Bakery to create bread suitable for a macrobiotic diet that omits yeast and sugar. Since its inception in 1985, the bakery has prioritized using natural ingredients free from synthetic additives. In July 2006, the company became part of Rich Products Corporation through acquisition.
French Meadow Bakery and Cafe
Operating within Minneapolis, French Meadow Bakery and Cafe provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner options with a focus on nutritious meals that incorporate its baked products alongside fresh, organic components. The brand also runs concession stands at airports such as Salt Lake City International Airport, JFK International Airport, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Atlanta airport, Logan International Airport, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. These venues feature items like peanut butter cookies, carrot cake, hemp bagels, and a variety of breads crafted from organic and all-natural ingredients including hemp seeds, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and flax seeds. The airport concessions were honored with the 6th Annual PETA Proggy Award in 2008 for Best New Airport Concessions in recognition of their commitment to minimizing animal suffering.