Few places in Oak Creek play a bigger role in feeding North America than Furlani Foods, even if most people don’t recognize the name on a grocery shelf. With two large production facilities (7350 S. 10th Street and 2201 Southbranch Blvd.), Furlani Foods is a major force in the baked goods industry, quietly producing some of the most popular garlic breads and specialty breads found in stores, schools, and restaurants coast to coast.

Furlani Foods specializes in a wide range of baked products, including breadsticks, cheese sticks, garlic bread, garlic knots, dinner rolls, and its top-selling Texas Toast. While some products carry the Furlani name, many are produced for national retailers and food service providers under private labels, meaning consumers often enjoy the products without realizing where they’re made.

The company operates four bakeries in total, with Oak Creek serving as a key manufacturing and distribution hub alongside facilities in Iowa and Canada. Over the years, the Oak Creek operations have continued to expand, supported by significant investment and modern technology. Most recently, Furlani Foods upgraded its 10th Street plant with new high-capacity production lines capable of producing tens of thousands of Texas Toast slices per hour.

Location has played an important role in the company’s growth. Easy access to I-94 allows products made in Oak Creek to reach customers throughout the United States and Canada efficiently, while the City’s industrial infrastructure supports large-scale food manufacturing.

Just as important is the workforce behind the operation. Approximately 400 employees work at the two Oak Creek plants, filling a variety of roles that offer long-term career paths. From production to quality control and research and development, Furlani Foods emphasizes internal growth and employee advancement.

Though the brand may not always be front and center, Furlani Foods’ presence in Oak Creek is substantial, bringing jobs, investment, and a steady supply of bread products that end up on tables across North America.

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