The Jenny Lee brand emphasizes sustainable ingredients and all of their swirl breads are non-GMO. We just want that feel-good comfort for somebody while they’re eating our products,” he said. “Our focus has been on producing quality goods. “I’m really excited that we can shoot from our actual bakery.”īaker said he hopes to emphasize the quality and tradition the brand upholds during his QVC appearance. “People will be able to see into the bakery and see employees working behind us,” he said.
But Baker said he’s happy with the alternative, which is going live from the bakery itself via Skype. The ongoing covid-19 pandemic foiled plans of traveling to a QVC studio for the feature. “With this QVC airing, I think it’ll open us up to the rest of the country.” “QVC’s audience is obviously very big, so we are ultimately hoping for brand awareness,” Baxter said. With a feature on QVC, Baxter said, the bakery hopes to continue its growth. “The Baker family has been a Pittsburgh institution since 1875, so 5 Generation Bakers is a literal term,” Baxter said, adding that the Jenny Lee brand name dates to 1917. I’m looking to confirm that with the response we get from a national audience,” he said.īaker is the fifth generation of his family to run the business, which has grown from a bakery that started in Pittsburgh to a brand that is now sold throughout the East Coast and as far west as Wisconsin. “It just goes back to the mission I created for my company – to be the world’s best cinnamon swirl bread baker. “It’s something we’ve wanted to do for a long time and to finally have a partnership commencing this afternoon - we’re really excited about it.”įor Baker, earning positive reviews from QVC’s national audience would be part of his long-term dreams for the company. “QVC has always meant quality and convenience,” Baker said. Shipping is included in the cost, Baxter said, but there is a small handling fee.īeing featured on QVC is an exciting moment for 5 Generation Bakers and Jenny Lee, said owner Scott Baker. Customers will receive three loaves of the classic cinnamon flavor, along with their choice of three loaves of cinnamon raisin, cinnamon chocolate chip or cinnamon pumpkin walnut. The QVC promotion will offer six loaves of bread for $39.95. The QVC feature will showcase four flavors of Jenny Lee’s staple swirl bread, according to Cody Baxter, director of marketing.
Reports suggest Great Harvest has invited concerned customers to return the bread to the place of purchase for full refund, or contact the company with questions.Jenny Lee, a McKees Rocks brand owned by 5 Generation Bakers, will be featured on QVC at 3 p.m. The company states that "Great Harvest brand breads from other franchises are not affected by the recall," according to WHMI.
has issued a recall of the following products: Cinnamon Swirl, Cinnamon Chip, Golden Cheddar Garlic, Dakota Seed, Oregon Herb, Pepperoni Pizza Rolls, Sandwich Rye, Santa Fe Jalapeño Cheese, and Challah. The company is said to be cooperating with the department to ensure these labeling errors are corrected.
Further research revealed that a temporary error had occurred in Great Harvest's label production. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) conducted an investigation, which led to the discovery that labels on various types of Great Harvest breads "did not indicate the presence of eggs, wheat, or milk in the ingredients," according to our source. customer reportedly filed a complaint after experiencing an allergic reaction from Great Harvest's cinnamon swirl bread. RELATED: The Saddest Restaurant Closures in Your State 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1eĪ Great Harvest Bread Co.