Brian Holmes, Senior Vice President of Sales & Strategic Growth, has been a part of the Klosterman Baking Company family for more than 22 years. He has held a variety of roles throughout the sales and marketing departments of the organization, allowing him to bring a great deal of institutional knowledge to his current position. Brian is Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified and holds a certification in Executive Education from Northwestern University.
Brian is a Cincinnati native and graduate of The University of Toledo. Outside of the office, he enjoys coaching youth sports, golfing, hiking with his wife and four children, and cheering on his favorite Cincinnati teams.
Delight In Heavenly Bread At Klosterman’s: One Of America’s Trusted Wholesale Bread Companies
With more than 130 years of experience, we have gained a reputation as one of the trusted bread companies in the United States. Our team has the tools and training to uniquely blend old-fashioned service with simple ingredients to cater our products and services to the different needs and demands of restaurants, schools, and other institutions.
Our Products
If you ever sit and reminisce about “the good ol’ days,” we don’t blame you. We built our company in the good ol’ days and continue to use the same customer-focused approach when doing business today. Our proven recipes, developed over a century ago, continue to wow even the most hard-to-please food critics. Whether you need artisan bread, traditional sliced sandwich bread, buns, hoagies, flatbread or donuts we carry it all.
We offer a variety of fresh baked goods to commercial businesses throughout the Midwest, as well as frozen baked goods to companies throughout the United States. We offer a line of grocery products to ensure supermarkets and grocery stores are stocked with tasty, high-quality bread products.
Our Promise
At Klosterman Baking Company, we work closely with customers to ensure everyone walks away from every transaction satisfied. Our collaborative approach to establishing long lasting relationships makes us unique and sets us apart from our competition.
We deliver our varieties of baked goods fresh throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana and our dedicated sales team has forged strong partnerships with several frozen food service distributors to offer products nationwide.
Browse our product selection
It doesn’t matter what style of food you sell, the right bread can make any entrée better so if you don’t see what you are looking for our product development team will help you create the products to make your menu memorable.
To learn more about how Klosterman Baking Company can assist you, contact us today and ask about our bread delivery service in your area as well as our convenient online ordering and bill pay options.
LEAN SIX SIGMA
Make It Better is the second foundational pillar of The Klosterman Way and adopting a Lean Six Sigma culture is the ultimate continuous improvement project. The Lean Six Sigma methodology is recognized as an industry standard for elevating and improving in quality, consistency and efficiency. It’s a hybrid approach combining the best of Six Sigma (quality and consistency) with the best of Lean (efficiency) to help deliver customer value through efficient operations and quality standards.
The progress we have made is attributed to the dedication and commitment of our team and their willingness to embrace this systematic approach to process improvement. Within the first year of embarking on this journey more than 88 individuals received their Lean Six Sigma Green and/or Black Belt Certifications through Six Sigma Global Institute (SSGI). This accredited Lean Six Sigma certification and training provider offers online self-paced training programs, and a globally recognized certification exam.
As we mature as a lean enterprise, the data and insights gleaned from our process improvements will be used as a guidepost to make strategic decisions. “Living lean” is a tremendous step forward in helping Klosterman become a best-in-class organization, allowing us to Bake It Safe, Make It Better, and Serve It Proudly Together for many more years to come.
ENERGY STAR RATED
As an Energy Star Partner, we have established a continuously improving energy policy to provide structure and accountability, ensure that we efficiently use our resources, and remain compliant with governmental policies. Our environmental program monitors the impact of our manufacturing process on the environment. We are responsible for the effect of our carbon footprint. It’s important to us that we reduce, reuse, and recycle to diminish the amount of waste produced.
ENERGY STAR is a voluntary labeling program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aimed at helping companies improve energy efficiency by comparing their energy performance to other U.S. manufactures within their industry. The EPA sets industry-specific energy efficiency specifications called ENERGY STAR Energy Performance Indicator (EPI). Manufacturing plants that achieve an ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher are recognized and are permitted to display the ENERGY STAR logo.
ABA SAFETY RECOGNITION PROGRAM
In 2023 Klosterman Baking Company was named a recipient of the American Baking Association (ABA) Safety Recognition Award which recognizes individual member company sites that excel in safety while increasing awareness and emphasizing the importance of workplace safety and personal safety in the baking industry.
The ABA’s Safety Recognition Award recognizes Member facilities’ safety performance and implementation of effective safety and health management systems. The program has increased workplace safety awareness and emphasizes the importance of employee safety in the baking and allied industries.
KOSHER CERTIFIED
Klosterman Baking Company’s Kosher certified products are accredited by Central Kosher (Cincinnati Kosher). As a member of the AKO (Association of Kashrut Organizations), Central Kosher, is a full-service regional Kosher agency that certifies companies in both retail and in the industrial food production space primarily across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
The CK (Central/Cincinnati Kosher) symbol can be found on national and global brands and food products, its symbol is universally accepted by all kosher certification agencies and trusted by Kosher consumers worldwide.
SQF CerTIFIED
At Klosterman Baking Company, “Bake It Safe” is the first of our three foundational pillars. Implementing the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program at each of our five production sites we are taking a proactive approach to ensure that our baked goods are upholding the highest industry standard in food safety and quality. It is an indicator for our customers that it’s not just about what we do but how we do it and that our practices and process are cultivating a quality culture.
The SQF (Safe Quality Food) Institute is a division of FMI—The Food Industry Association, established to administer the SQF Program, a leading global food safety and quality certification and management system. Their rigorous and credible food safety and quality program is recognized by retailers, brand owners, and food service providers worldwide.
Wholesale Cake DONUTS
Wholesale Donuts from Klosterman Bakery
Let’s face it – we’ve all got a sweet tooth! So, you’ll likely agree when we say whether they’re chocolate or glazed, bite-sized or traditional, our classic cake wholesale donuts and donut holes make life more delicious.
Klosterman Bakery has over a century of experience perfecting baked goods that your customers will enjoy eating as much as we enjoy making them. We believe that when you’ve put this much time into refining, experimenting, and mastering the art of baking, you can taste the difference.
Choose from Four Varieties of Retail-Ready Wholesale Cake Donuts
There are two primary types of donuts: cake and yeast. We bake the former, so how about a quick lesson on a topic overlooked far too often? Yes, we’re talking about the anatomy of a cake donut.
This delicacy features a rich flavor, hearty texture, and dense, compact crumb. It’s delicious by itself, but it can be blanketed in chocolate, covered in glaze, frosted with icing, or doused in powdered sugar. Is your mouth watering yet?
We package each variety in a CPG-ready Klosterman branded donut box suitable for any direct-to-consumer opportunity. Through a network of frozen food distributors, we distribute our wholesale cake donuts to a range of food service businesses like schools, caterers, and hotels, along with other retailers like convenience stores and grocery retailers.
Contact Us to Learn More About Ordering Klosterman Donuts
Since 1892, Klosterman Bakery has remained committed to using quality ingredients, baking them to perfection, and providing prompt and courteous service to every client. Whether it’s donuts, buns, or one of our many breads, you’ll know you’re serving the best.
Contact us today for additional information regarding delivery options for wholesale donuts. We look forward to serving you.
Customer Capacity
We have both fresh and frozen delivery options to provide services that fit the specific needs of quick-service restaurants, carry out, mom & pop dining, steakhouses, as well as fine dining establishments. Our services extend to schools, hotels, correctional facilities, co-packing facilities, hospitals, and retailers interested in private label bread varieties.
We’ve worked hard to become one of the largest privately-owned bread delivery companies in the Midwest. Among our five bakeries, we have the capability of producing a wide variety of baked goods classic square sandwich bread, good old fashion hamburger buns, and gourmet sandwich rolls. Through our eight fresh bread distribution facilities, we deliver our products throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. And thanks to our partnership with dozens of food service distributors, we ship our products, frozen, anywhere in the United States.
Contact us if you need a supplier with a wide-variety of high-quality baked goods AND a 24-hour seven-day a week customer care line, you can count on Klosterman to deliver.
Whole Grain Rich
Whole Grain Rich Breads & Buns
Who says choosing nutritious food options means sacrificing taste? At Klosterman Baking Company, we believe eating healthy can (and should) be delicious! That’s why we offer a wide selection of better-for-you breads, rolls, and buns, like our whole wheat and whole grain rich options. After countless hours refining our recipes, we’ve achieved the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Trust us, your customers will taste the difference.
Generations of Satisfied Customers
Klosterman bakers have been continuously refining recipes and baking techniques since 1892. Throughout this century-long tradition, we’ve remained committed to providing our customers with products that meet the highest standards of flavor and texture.
Explore a Variety of Whole Grain Baked Goods
Klosterman Baking Company is proud to supply nourishing and satisfying whole grain rich bread options that elevate every meal. Explore our wide range of products like square sandwich bread, Texas toast, hamburger and hot dog buns, and hoagie rolls.
Although baking has been our passion for over a century, taking care of our clients and their customers is always our top priority. When you choose Klosterman Baking Company for your bread products, you’ll have access to a 24/7 Customer Care Line, so we’re available whenever you need us.
Click on the links below for additional product details. If you have any questions, or if you’d like to place your order, call us at 1-877-301-1004.
Organic Bread
Quality Organic Bread Varieties
At Klosterman Baking Company, we put the needs and preferences of our customers first. Since 1892 we have operated with this mantra and will continue to do so to better serve our food service clients and retail consumers. By evolving with our customers, we’ve optimized our product variety and availability, whether that means more whole grains or half loaves. With this tradition in mind, we’ve now made it easy to acquire the quantity of organic bread you need distributed to your school, restaurant, or retail outlet with just a few clicks online.
Learn More About the Advantages of Organic Bread
Organic bread comes with a number of benefits. First, it contains fewer preservatives and additives. Second, organic bread comes is made with nutritionally dense ingredients. This means with limited preservatives and additives, our organic bread has a nutritional value that simply can’t be beat. Our wide pan organic bread comes in an assortment of varieties. Any one you choose for your sandwich build or to serve as its own wholesome snack is an excellent addition to your menu.
Make Your Order for Organic Baked Goods Today
We look forward to distributing our organic bread to your school, restaurant, or retail outlet. We are open to any input and product development ideas you may have for our organic line, feel free to reach out to us. If you could benefit from Klosterman Baking Company’s organic bread distribution, give us a call at 1-877-301-1004. We’ll gladly answer any of your questions and assist you with the ordering process.
Hoagies & Subs
Hoagie Rolls & Sub Buns
Whether you own a chain of restaurants or a small café, you strive to provide your customers with quality food they’ll savor and come back for again and again. And if you offer sandwiches on your menu, you know that the perfect meal uses only the freshest vegetables, choicest deli meats, best cheeses and premium hoagies.
But no sandwich is a proper sandwich without quality bread. When you need delectable hoagies to accent your restaurant’s sandwiches, turn to Klosterman Baking Company.
Why We’re Your Premier Bakery
Klosterman Bakery was founded over 130 years ago, and generations of the Klosterman Family used proven recipes the tradition lives on in each variety of baked goods we make. When it comes to epic sandwich assembly, whether you are looking for the tried-and-true foundation of a classic split-top hoagie roll or seeking to incorporate more whole grains with a wheat hoagie, we have you covered. Check out our selection for your menu.
How You Can Incorporate Hoagies Into Your Menu
With Klosterman you can count on product consistency and reliable served. We deliver fresh baked goods to grocery and convenience stores, restaurants, hospitals, and schools in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. If we can’t deliver it fresh, then we have frozen bread delivery options available.
Click here to contact us to find out more about the bread we bake and to place your order.
Retail Products
Cincinnati Proud
As a retail consumer, you will be pleased to find Klosterman branded bread and bun varieties in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Find us in the bread aisle at your local grocery store!
For more fun, please follow us on our various social media accounts, @klostermanbread. We’d love to hear from you!
What’s In Your Bread Aisle?
As the manager of a grocery or convenience store you want to stock your shelves with high-quality, delicious foodstuffs that your customers are looking for. Our Klosterman and Pennington brands of consumer-packaged bread and buns are the perfect fit for your bread aisle.
Klosterman proudly serves retail locations across the country. Near or far Klosterman can be where you are. Contact us today about which products your market would enjoy most.
Contact Us With Any Questions
Choosing inventory for your bread aisle has never been easier with our selection of grocery products. Whether it’s branded or private label bread, hot dog or hamburger buns we have you covered. Click on the links below to see the available products in more detail.
To order—or to contact us with any questions—call Klosterman Baking Company at 1-877-301-1004 today. We’ll gladly tell you more about our retail product offerings and how to place your order.
Delicious Flatbreads
Rely on Our Flatbread Company for Delicious Bread
If your school, restaurant, catering business, or food processing and assembly company is looking for a flatbread company, turn to us at Klosterman Baking Company. Our company serves clients nationwide, including restaurants, hospitals, schools, convenience stores, and a variety of food service distributors. We have the experience to get you the product you need when you need it.
At Klosterman, we bake heavenly bread products. We pride ourselves on our customer-first mind-set, commitment to unparalleled service, and baking high-quality bread. When you need a wholesale bakery supplier, we have the expertise you are looking for.
Our Capabilities
Round or Square, big or small, thick or thin, sliced or not sliced, Klosterman Bakery’s Flatbread line’s capabilities are vast. Exploration and R&D are ongoing to continue to discover and maximize this production line’s potential.
Many of our recipes belonged to the Klosterman Family and to this day, we carry on the baking tradition they started in 1892 by taking pride in quality, both in our products and in our service. When you choose Klosterman, you are choosing more than a century of baking experience, dedication, and proven excellence. Whatever it takes Klosterman bakes.
Our Service Policy
One of the many benefits you will experience with us as your bread supplier is our commitment to get you the product you order by offering, to all our customers, our 24/7 customer care line. When you need a flatbread company, let us be your reliable bread supplier.
If we don’t have what you’re looking for, contact us. Lean on our experience to help you discover the creative solution for your application. We’re happy to work with you to develop a custom flatbread item. Our team will guide you through every step of our product development process.
Choose from Our Selection
Browse our selection to view our offerings. If you have questions about any of our products, don’t hesitate to contact us through our online form.
Buns
Hot Dog, Hamburger & Sandwich Buns
At Klosterman Bakery Company, we sell a wide variety of hot dog and hamburger buns to restaurants, schools, and food companies around the country.
As American staples, hamburgers and hot dogs are found in many places beyond ball games and barbecues. In fact, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs a year. But to fully enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs, you need delicious Klosterman buns.
Our Bun Selection
Turn to Klosterman Baking Company for your hamburger and hot dog bun needs, with a wide selection of hamburger buns from a cornmeal kaiser to rich brioche bun with shine and multiple sizes of hot dog buns to choose from we are certain you will find the one best suited for you. When you bite into a fresh Klosterman bun, you’ll notice the difference.
As one of the largest privately-owned bakeries in the Midwest, you get the winning combination of consistent high-quality product and reliable delivery service. We look forward to the opportunity of being your fresh bread or frozen bread supplier.
Make your menu the talk of the town. Call our sales team today at 1-877-301-1004 to order our premier hot dog and hamburger buns.
Bread
Timeless Favorites, Baked to Perfection
When you’re committed to crafting and serving the best culinary creations, there’s no room for compromise. From traditional white bread to fresh-baked wheat, rye, and sourdough, Klosterman Bakery proudly supplies premium baked goods that your customers will love.
One of our goals is to ensure bread is never boring. No matter which type of cuisine you specialize in, there’s no denying the impact that delicious fresh-baked white bread or wheat bread can have on taking meals to the next level.
We want to be the last bakery your restaurant ever needs. That’s why we offer all your favorites! When you see the smiles on your customers’ faces after they bite into Klosterman Bakery bread, you’ll know you made the right call.
Explore Our Bread Selection
Because bread is the foundation of so many meals, choosing the right bakery for your restaurant matters. Our mission is to elevate culinary experiences by providing several types of sliced bread that are ideal for sandwiches, toast, appetizers, and much more. Our most popular flavors include:
Search our bread category to learn more about our individual bread choices. We list product information for each item, and shipping options to help you determine which selections fit your business model.
Ready to Give Your Customers the Best? Place Your Order Today
Since we opened our doors in 1892, our philosophy has remained the same: use quality ingredients, bake them to perfection, and serve our clients with prompt and courteous service!
Contact us today to learn about our fresh bread delivery options, our frozen delivery program, or to ask any questions about how we can help provide your business with the bakery products you need.
Artisan Bread
Since 1892, Klosterman Baking Company has provided fresh bread, buns, and rolls to grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals, schools, and food service distributors nationwide. If you’ve been looking for reliable bread delivery, you can count on Klosterman as your Artisan Bread Supplier! Discover how perfectly this handcrafted bread complements any menu or how it elevates any grocer’s in-store deli/bakery offerings.
Fresh Artisan Bread Supplier
At Klosterman, we believe in offering our customers nothing but the highest quality baked goods. That’s why we have teamed up with Sixteen Bricks Bakery. Since 2021 Sixteen Bricks has been named by CityBeat, Cincinnati’s alternative publication, Best Artisan Bakery. Our alignment with Sixteen Bricks gives us the opportunity to expand our product catalog to include varieties of award winning authentically artisan bread.
Sixteen Bricks Bakery is a Cincinnati based Artisan bakery and wholesaler. Every loaf is made by hand with the highest quality ingredients, technique and patience. Their philosophy is with every loaf they create inspires a similar resolve: make the next one better.
Sixteen Bricks embodies the science and grit behind masterful baking by using the natural fermentation process to infuse bread with robust flavor and only relying on simple wholesome ingredients. All their bread is made with unbleached and unbromated wheat flour, water, sea salt and occasionally yeast. Klosterman is proud to have the opportunity to work with this amazing bakery and be to be a distributor of their truly authentic artisan bread.
Near or far Klosterman can be where you are. Give us a call or send us an email today to find out more about the artisan bread delivery options in your area.
To learn more or order artisan bread for your business, call us at 1-877-301-1004or fill out our online contact form.
Klosterman Baking Company has offered unique bread varieties for our clients for over 130 years. We offer fresh and frozen distribution options to ensure artisan bread delivery is available to your business so you can trust us to provide tantalizing bread options that will delight your clientele. Contact us today to start an order.
Dinner Bread & Rolls
Come to Us for Dinner Bread & Rolls
Can you imagine a hearty meal without a side of dinner rolls or slices of warm artisan bread? We can’t either. That’s why we’ve been perfecting our tasty bread and roll recipes for more than 130 years. If you need a variety of bread options for your restaurant, school, hospital, or food company, you can find them all at Klosterman Baking Company.
Dozens of Choices
Whether you need crusty artisan bread to accompany a steaming hot bowl of soup or a soft pan roll to compliment a turkey dinner we have an option for you. Dinner bread can easily become the highlight of the meal. You’ll also find bread options that are unique to Klosterman. One of our popular options is our BBQ bread. Many customers enjoy the soft fluffy texture of this item as well as the incredibly rich flavor with subtle hints of sweetness which make this bread ideal for toasting or grilling. Explore our dinner rolls and dinner bread category and contact us with your order.
For more information about our fresh bread delivery or our frozen distribution options near you give us call us at 1-877-301-1004 or send us an email info@klostermanbakery.com.
