Bringing authentic Italian bread to the neighborhood

Ever wonder how Fresh & Easy gets fresh baked bread to your neighborhood store daily? This is made possible thanks to our partnership with Il Fornaio, who are locally based in La Mirada, CA.

Il Fornaio got their start by opening a baking school in Barlassina (Lombardia), Italy and they make their bread the same way they have for centuries. Luckily for us, they made it to our side of the Atlantic and now bake their baguettes, kalamata olive loaves, sourdough boules, and ciabattas (to name a few) for us to make available right in your neighborhood.

In this video Jan Schat, Vice President of Bakeries for Il Fornaio, spoke to us about the love and care that goes into baking these breads.



We're proud to work with the great team at Il Fornaio and are happy to offer their artisan breads that have all been made, in the words of Jan, with no mysterious ingredients for you to enjoy.

Buon appetito!

~SallieB