2021

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Coming Full Circle

Commercial Baking - October 2021 - view story

From artisan to commercial, Farm to Market's growth brings the bakery back to its roots.

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Sweet on Sourdough

Baking & Snack Magazine - September 2021 - view story

A great loaf of sourdough takes time. It takes the right ingredients and the proper temperature, certainly. But it's more than that. Like a fine wine, a soaring symphony or beautifully written poem, sourdough requires a methodology and an artistry to get it right. 

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ON THE RISE: Farm to Market Creates Artisan Breads for the Masses

Flatland - August 2021 - view story

When bakers Mark Friend and Fred Spompinato opened their wholesale bakery in 1993, they kicked off an artisan bread revolution in Kansas City that has lasted for more than a quarter of a century and, lucky for bread lovers, shows no signs of slowing.

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Crossroads market making grocery shopping easy

IN KC - May 2021 - view story

For Crossroads residents, grocery shopping often requires a trip to more suburban parts of the metro, one made more difficult by a lack of public transportation—until now.

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2020

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senior meal delivery program in kansas city adapts to meet increased need

KSHB - June 2020 - view story

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) program that delivered food to seniors became even more necessary during the COVID-19 crisis. Farm to Market Bread Co. partnered with MARC to offer its fresh baked bread as part of the expanded program.  

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KC restaurateurs launch new fast-casual restaurant

Kansas City Business Journal - June 2020 - view story

Farm to Market Bread Co. is on the menu at the newly opened Cultivare in Overland Park. 

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We're open: farm to market bread co. hopes state can help avoid layoffs

KSHB - April 2020 - view story

Farm to Market Bread Co. discusses the impact of the pandemic and how the business is supporting it's 60 local employees.

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kansas city companies trying to adapt, give back despite covid-19

KSHB - March 2020 - view story

A look at how the local bakery has shifted production in the early days of the city-wide shutdown. 

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farm to market bread co. expands production and donates bread to meet area needs in kansas city

Feast - March 2020 - view story

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Kansas City bakery adapts by increasing sliced bread production, temporarily delivering to additional grocery stores, and donating returned/canceled restaurant orders to nonprofit partners.

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2019

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BEER, FOOD AND SHUFFLEBOARD: IT'S GAME ON AT BOULEVARD BREWING CO.'S NEW REC DECK

Kansas City Star - June 2019 - view story

Boulevard Brewing Co.​ partnered with Farm to Market Bread Co. to create Boulevard Wheat-infused focaccia for the menu at the newly opened Rec Deck in the Boulevard Tours & Rec Center

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THE CAMPGROUND IS A WOODSY RETREAT FOR FOOD AND COCKTAILS JUST BLOCKS FROM DOWNTOWN KC

Kansas City Spaces - April 2019 - view story

Farm to Market Bread Co. is featured on the rustic menu offered at the West Botttom's new restaurant and cocktail bar

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SPIN! Pizza revamps with new name, menu changes

QSR Magazine - January 2019 - view story

During a re-brand of the popular KC restuarant, Spin! partnered with Farm to Market Bread Co. to develop bread for their new sandwiches

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2018

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parlor food hall: your guide to the crossroads culinary playground

The Pitch - December 2019 - view story

Farm to Market Sandwich Co.'s Rye Pastrami gets rave reviews in this story on Parlor Food Hall

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KC's second Hotel Indigo reflects the sensibilities of its Crossroads environs

Kansas City Business Journal - November 2018 - view story

Farm to Market Bread Co. is one of the locally-made products used at the new hotel in the Crossroads neighborhood

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'Born and bread in kansas city': farm to market bread co. celebrates 25 years

KSHB - October 2018 - view story

Celebrating 25 years in KC, Farm to Market Bread Co. has opened a sandwich shop in Parlor and is releasing a cook book

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New Crossroads food hall offers Nashville hot chicken, dumplings and Detroit pizza

The Kansas City Star - September 2018 - view story

A look at all seven food concepts opening in Parlor, including Farm to Market Sandwich Co.

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get your butt to parlor, but - shhhh! - don't tell everybody

IN KC - September 2018 - view story

After baking bread in Kansas City for 25 years, Farm to Market Sandwich Co. opens in Parlor

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food critics: the best sandwiches in kansas city in 2018

KCUR - August 2018 - view story

A round up of KC's best sandwiches, many made on Farm to Market bread

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Meet the restaurant tenants at parlor, kansas city's upcoming food hall

Feast Magazine - July 2018 - view story

Farm to Market is opening it's first cafe, Farm to Market Sandwich Co., in Parlor, KC's new food hall in the Crossroads

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Dive-in movie & other weekend possibilities

Flatland - July 2018 - view story

Farm to Market Bread Co. hosts a food truck party to celebrate its 25th anniversary

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Feast 50: Bread Baker

Feast Magazine - July 2018 - view story

Farm to Market Bread Co. was selected as Kansas City's best bread baker in the annual Feast 50 awards

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TAP list|Beer, Buns, brilliant

Flatland - May 2018 - view story

Farm to Market Bread Co. and Boulevard Brewing Company collaborate on a new Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat Hot Dog Bun in celebration of Farm to Market's 25th anniversary

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bringing back home-delivered milk along with cheese and meat

The Fence Post - May 2018 - view story

Shatto Home Delivery offers products from more than 35 local farmers and producers, including Farm to Market Bread Co.​

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chef jasper mirabile's asparagus pesto, summertime pasta and caprese toast

Fox 4 KC - May 2018 - view story

KC Chef Jasper Mirabile's recipe for caprese toast on Farm to Market Bread Co. Ciabatta

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whole foods market kansas city to open may 23 

KSHB - April 2018 - view story

Farm to Market Bread Co. will be one of the local products available at the new Whole Foods in Kansas City, Mo

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five things to know about the crossroads' 'wild' new craft brewery

The Kansas City Star - February 2018 - view story

Farm to Market Bread Co. crackers with Green Dirt Farm cheese is one of the snacks offered at Casual Animal Brewing Co., a new brewery in the East Crossroads

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2017

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Farm to Market shows us how they make their delicious holiday bread

The Kansas City Star - December 2017 - view story

The Kansas City Star goes behind the scenes to see how Italian panettone is made and “spiked" to cool upside down

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New Plaza restaurant offers braised short ribs & foie gras ‘Snickers’ bars

The Kansas City Star - December 2017 - view story 

Hogshead opens on the plaza, featuring Farm to Market on their menu

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A Focus on Fresh

Grocery Headquarters - September 2017 - view story
Farm to Market is recognized by this national trade publication for our daily deliveries to local grocery stores

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Q39 opens in Overland Park, gets some love on Twitter

The Kansas City Star – August 2017 - view story

A new location opens for the KC favorite, serving sandwiches on Farm to Market egg buns

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Watch a Weber Grill master make tasty appetizers

The Kansas City Star – June 2017 - view story

Jamie Purviance built appetizers from his latest book on Farm to Market bread at The Kansas City Star’s Food Truck Friday

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How Farm to Market Bread Co. Bakes Its Seasonal Irish Soda Bread

Feast Magazine – March 2017 - view story

A behind the scenes look at how one of our specialty breads is made

 

Some St. Patrick’s Day menu items to lure the wallet: Reuben Noduts & whiskey flights

The Kansas City Star – March 2017 - view story

Announcing the availability of Farm to Market’s seasonal Irish Soda Bread

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The Mixx founder plans new fast-casual restaurant for Prairie Village

The Kansas City Star – February 2017 - view story

Jo Marie Scaglia, founder and owner of The Mixx, plans to use Farm to Market bread in her new restaurant opening in 2017

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Hotel Phillips offerings: Fresh Italian fare & a secret door to an underground tavern

Ink – February 2017 - view story

Farm to Market bread is on the menu at the newly renovated Hotel Phillips

 

Bakeries and Baked Goods in KC

Visit KC – 2017 - view story

On the list as a KC classic available in grocery stores and restaurants around the metro

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2016

 

Bluestem cook’s Thanksgiving dressing secret: Good bread, turkey stock

The Kansas City Star - November 2016 - view story

A Thanksgiving recipe from Chef Elise Landry featuring Farm to Market ciabatta

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Crown Center’s new Unforked offers fast, fresh and healthy meals

The Kansas City Star - November 2016 - view story

The made-from-scratch sandwiches and burgers at Unforked are served on Farm to Market bread

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Grandview’s Songbird Cafe expanding to Crossroads with fresh juices, panini

The Kansas City Star – November 2016 - view story

The new location serves sandwiches on Farm to Market bread

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Baker Max Watson is on the rise at Farm to Market

The Kansas City Star - September 2016 - view story

An interview with Farm to Market Bread Co.’s head of production, Max Watson

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Farm to Market ‘football bread’ is back at grocery stores

The Kansas City Star - September 2016 - view story

Tailgate recipes with a farm-to-table spin, featuring Farm to Market’s chile cheese sourdough

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Kansas City cravings: 11 dishes to try this summer

The Kansas City Star - May 2016 - view story

Farm to Market bread makes an appearance on many KC menus this summer

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An Italian sandwich good enough to stop time

The Kansas City Star - March 2016 - view story

Craig Jones reviews the Capacola Hero at Jasper’s Marco Polo, served on crusty Farm to Market bread

 

Kauffman Stadium’s new menu items

The Kansas City Star - March 2016 - view story

The celebratory Champions Alley Dogs and Burgers are served on Farm to Market pretzel buns

 

Find Scandinavian charcuterie at Krokstrom Klubb & Market

The Kansas City Star - March 2016 - view story

The new Scandinavian restaurant uses specialty breads produced by Farm to Market Bread Co.

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John Friend, vice president of Farm to Market Bread Co., talks barbecue, the streetcar, jazz and more in The Pitch Questionnaire

The Pitch - February 2016 - view story

An interview with Farm to Market Bread Co.’s VP, John Friend

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Menu debuts in KC

The Kansas City Star - February 2016 - view story

Farm to Market’s seasonal Irish Soda Bread is back on the shelves for St. Patrick’s Day

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2015

 

Making Panettone at Farm to Market Bread!

KSHB - December 2015 - view story

Lindsey Shively stopped by to help bake our special holiday breads, Panettone and Stollen

 

Ten KC-made food products that make great holiday gifts

The Kansas City Star - December 2015 - view story

Farm to Market’s holiday breads are the perfect gift for the foodies in your life

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Shatto Milk Company now offers home delivery

Fox 4 - October 2015 - view story

Farm to Market breads are available through the newly-launched Shatto Home Delivery service

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Kauffman Stadium’s new bar serves barrel-aged Old-Fashioned cocktails

The Kansas City Star - October 2015 - view story

Craft & Draft, a new concession venue at Kauffman Stadium, uses Farm to Market bread for its sandwiches

 

Olathe’s new Whole Foods Market offers a sneak peek

The Kansas City Star - April 2015 - view story

Farm to Market Bread Co. has the “I’m a local” distinction at the new Whole Foods

 

The Best Bread in Kansas City

KCUR Food Critics - March 2015 - view story

The Food Critics weigh in on the best bread Kansas City has to offer, and Farm to Market Bread Co. is on everyone’s list

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Farm to Market Bread Company’s Irish soda bread recipe

Fox 4 KC - March 2015 - view story

VP John Friend demonstrates how to make Irish Soda Bread

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2014

 

Farm to Market Bread Co. Chile Cheese Bread

Fox 4 KC - November 2014 - view story

VP John Friend shares his favorite recipes using Farm to Market’s signature chile cheese sourdough

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The Best Pastries in Kansas City

KCUR Food Critics - May 2014 - view story

Farm to Market’s croissants are named one of the best in the city

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Farm to Market's Irish soda bread makes a tasty breakfast sandwich

The Pitch - March 2014 - view story

An at-home twist on the traditional Irish breakfast using our seasonal Irish Soda Bread

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Farm to Market's chocolate cherry bread makes a romantic dessert for two

The Pitch - February 2014 - view story

Farm to Market's limited-release chocolate cherry bread can be eaten on its own or used to make a silky, custardy chocolate bread pudding

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Earlier

 

Farm to Market’s Panettone as good as what’s found in Italy

The Kansas City Star - December 2013 - view story

 

Farm to Market's Black Russian bread isn't just for sandwiches

The Pitch - November 2013 - view story

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Hen House completes makeover of Corinth Square store in Prairie Village

The Kansas City Star - June 2013 - view story

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Local Flavor 

Time Warner Cable KC On Demand - November 2011 - view story

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Behind the Bread

Fox 4 Behind the Scenes - November 2011 - view story

 

Farm to Market Bread Co featured Artisan Bakery

America's Heartland - November 2009 - view story

 

Classic Buns and Breads

Saveur Magazine - September 2009

 

From the Country's Bread Basket

Ink Magazine - April 2008

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My First Million

Kansas City Small Business Journal - April 2008

 

For the Love of Artisan

Baking Business - October 2005

 

97 Best things about living in the Metro (#48)

Kansas City Magazine