Otto Frederick Rohwedder
American engineer, invented sliced bread
American engineer, invented sliced bread
1960
66 years ago — 80 years old
Scientists & Innovators
United States
An engineer developed the first bread-slicing machine in 1928, revolutionizing the way bread was sold and consumed. This invention allowed for uniform slices of bread, significantly increasing convenience for consumers and impacting the baking industry. The first loaves of pre-sliced bread were marketed in Iowa, leading to widespread popularity. Rohwedder's contribution is often summarized in the saying, 'the best thing since sliced bread.' The efficiency of his machine set a new standard in baking and food preparation.
Invented the first bread-slicing machine
Commercialized pre-sliced bread
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