– Bob Moore, founder of an Oregon-based global food company, passes away at the age of 94
– Oregon-based global food company, founded by Bob Moore, mourns the loss of its founder.
Bob Moore, Co-Founder of Bob’s Red Mill, Passes Away at 94
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FILE – Bob Moore stands in front of Bob’s Red Mill in this undated photo. Moore died at 94 on Feb. 10, 2024.
Courtesy of Bob’s Red Mill
Bob Moore, one of the co-founders of Bob’s Red Mill, the renowned whole-grain foods manufacturer, has passed away at the age of 94.
The company, based in Milwaukie, Oregon, announced that Moore peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday. Established in 1978, Bob’s Red Mill started as a local business serving the Portland area. However, it quickly flourished into a global corporation that now distributes more than 200 products, including cereals, flours, and beans, in over 70 countries worldwide, from Canada to China to Australia.
In 2010, Moore and his late wife Charlee, who was also a co-founder of the company, established an employee stock ownership plan. Through this plan, they transferred full ownership of the company to its dedicated employees. Today, Bob’s Red Mill is proud to be 100% employee-owned, with a workforce of over 700 individuals, as stated in the company’s press release.
Apart from their remarkable business achievements, Bob and Charlee Moore made substantial financial contributions to various Oregon universities over the past decade. Their generous donations helped fund research centers focused on food and nutrition studies at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University.
Remembering Bob Moore’s Legacy
Trey Winthrop, CEO of Bob’s Red Mill, expressed his deep appreciation for Moore’s contributions in a written statement released on Saturday. He emphasized Moore’s dedication to providing unprocessed foods, his commitment to using pure, high-quality ingredients, and his generosity towards the company’s employee owners and educational organizations dedicated to promoting nutritional health.
Scott Kerman, the executive director of Blanchet House, a social services organization in Portland, shared his heartfelt condolences and admiration for Bob’s Red Mill. Kerman revealed that the company has long been a supporter of Blanchet House, providing oatmeal as a nutritious breakfast for those in need. He referred to Bob’s Red Mill as a treasured institution in Oregon and expressed his appreciation for Bob Moore’s inspiring story.
Very sorry to hear that Bob Moore passed away at 94. @BobsRedMill is a treasured institution in Oregon, & Bob’s story, which I got to hear firsthand when we met, is amazing & inspiring. Bob’s Red Mill has long supported @blanchethouse, & we proudly serve Bob’s oatmeal at… pic.twitter.com/q2v8lDHB2v
— Scott Kerman (@skermanpdx) February 11, 2024
Bob’s Red Mill has announced that a celebration of life for Bob Moore is still being planned, allowing friends, family, and the community to come together to honor his remarkable life and legacy.
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1. Bob Moore, founder of an Oregon-based global food company, dies at 94
2. Bob Moore, founder of an Oregon-based food company, passes away at 94.
