Bob Moore, the man behind whole grain food giant Bob’s Red Mill, died Saturday. He was 94 years old.
Company statement Website He “passed away peacefully at home,” the statement said. “He will be remembered for his extraordinary character, leadership and passion for whole grains.” [and] His strong work ethic. ”
Moore’s cause of death was not immediately clear.
Moore retired from his day job at Bob’s Red Mill in 2018 after his wife, Charlie, passed away.
Mr. Moore, then 89 years old, moved to the board of directors, a position he held until his death.
Moore and his wife founded the Milwaukee, Oregon-based natural foods company in 1978, producing whole wheat flour for local customers.
Nearly 50 years later, Bob’s Red Mill has more than 200 products, including certified gluten-free products like chickpea, coconut flour and steel cut oats, and is sold in more than 70 countries.
The company is beloved for its health-conscious approach to flour mill operations, including Katy Perry. I went to an organic product trade show incognito in 2019. Then I waited patiently in line to meet Moore and have my book signed.
However, when the “Teenage Dream” singer met the so-called “grain god”, he could not recognize her.
One witness told Page Six at the time: “I heard Bob, who is a total icon in the health food industry, say, ‘Who are you?'” And she was like, ‘I’m Katie.’ ”
“And he said, ‘What do you do?’ She said, ‘I’m a musician.’ ”
“Then Bob kindly said, ‘Well, good luck.’ . . . and she left.” The eyewitness added: “It was funny.”
Representatives for Mr. Moore did not comment at the time, but people familiar with the matter said Mr. Moore was a music lover who had two pianos at the Bob’s Red Mill factory in Oregon that he played every day. He also had a grand piano at home.
“Bob’s Red Mill’s legacy will live on forever in all of us who had the opportunity to work with him,” said Trey Winthrop, CEO of Bob’s Red Mill. and the Red Mill brand,” the company said in a statement. “He has done everything in his power to leave us on a strong path forward.
In 2010, Moore sold the company to his employees. “Currently, the company is owned by more than 700 employee-owners,” Bob’s Red Mill said.
Mr. Moore is survived by three sons, Ken, Bob, Jr. and David. They also have nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, although they have lived their lives away from the spotlight as their father was the face of the brand.
Bob’s Red Mill said in a statement that while “a celebration of life service is planned,” the company’s Oregon location is open to local customers “to honor Bob and share memories.” Encouraged them to visit grain stores.
Fans of the company have already flooded social media with messages for the late founder.
In an Instagram post announcing Moore’s death, one poster said, “His products had such a huge impact on the world,” while another said Bob’s Red Mill’s gluten-free options were the best choice for his daughter. He said he saved the
Representatives for Bob’s Red Mill did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
