CT Bakery Competitors

Founded in 1852, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products. Ghirardelli is one of the few companies in America that controls the entire chocolate manufacturing process, from cocoa bean to finished product. This control over the manufacturing process combined with Ghirardelli's proprietary bean blend and unique methods of roasting and processing, ensures that you are rewarded with the highest quality and richest products. Ghirardelli has the richest heritage of any American chocolate company and continues to honor it to this day.

Buehler's Fresh Foods is a regional grocery store chain headquartered in Wooster, Ohio. The company, formerly owned by the Buehler family, became an ESOP - employee stock ownership program - in October 2017. Buehler's Fresh Foods has 13 locations in northeast Ohio in Ashland, Coshocton, Dover, Medina, New Philadelphia, Orrville, Wadsworth, Massillon, Canton, Portage Lakes, and Wooster. The company employs 2,100 people. Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. (Ed) Buehler and his wife, Helen. After opening their first store in New Philadelphia, the Buehler family moved the business to Wooster in 1932. By 2017 the company, under the guidance of the Buehler's family, had grown to 13 stores. Today, Buehler's is known for providing fresh produce and bakery goods, meat departments with skilled butchers and excellent ready-to-go prepared foods. Their catering department excels at providing high quality food for casual, business and elegant events. Plus, many store locations have in-house restaurants.

Since 1996, Magnolia Bakery has been committed to serving our customers delicious treats and experiences no matter where they live. From receiving desserts at your doorstep, sharing a slice of cake at one of our bakeries around the world, or experiencing new product innovations and partnerships, Magnolia Bakery is consistently creating and serving our customers for a sweeter tomorrow.