Rotella's Italian Bakery, Inc.

Today, March 21st, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! Individuals with Down syndrome have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome, which is why this special day is recognized on 3/21.?Louie Rotella IV is a proud advocate for the Down syndrome community. He was a former ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s fashion show and continues to rock the runway year after year. With his infectious energy and signature dance moves, Louie lights up every room he steps into—proving that confidence, kindness, and joy are always in style!

Looking for large-scale baking solutions? For five generations, Rotella’s has created and delivered the highest quality bread. With our modern and innovative facilities, we deliver the freshest bread and rolls nationwide. Partner with Rotella's for consistency, quality, and unmatched flavor.

Proximity, efficiency, and convenience – that’s what Rotella’s achieves with our new Bread & Bun Facility located at 15640 Sunburst Drive in Gretna, NE. It is positioned directly south of our Rotella's Cold Storage Facility. This gives us quick and easy access to our distribution. Stay tuned, as the new facility is on track to open in late 2025.?

“The greatest asset we have is our people. When I started, so many of our employees had 30-40 years experience – people who had been loyal and knew their jobs, people who cared and were proud of what they did. I had so much strength behind me with our Rotella’s Bakery family employees.” – Louis Rotella III

Same commitment to quality, from a brand-new, high-efficiency oven. This investment in a new tunnel oven allows us to expand our capabilities, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. As a family-owned and operated bakery, we're proud to invest in our future and continue serving our community with the same dedication and passion that has defined us for generations

Customers across the country enjoy our bread and rolls. And we're very proud to call Nebraska our home. We were founded here as a family business in 1921, and we remain a family business today. As we grow and expand with increased nationwide demand and distribution of our high-quality bread, Nebraska will remain our home. The second facility in Sarpy County is underway. In case you missed it, here's local news announcing the development: https://lnkd.in/gDjaeu24

At Rotella's Italian Bakery, we're excited to announce a major upgrade at our La Vista bun plant: a brand-new, high-efficiency tunnel oven. This investment allows us to expand our capabilities, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. As a family-owned and operated bakery, we're proud to invest in our future and continue serving our community with the same dedication and passion that has defined us for generations.? #FamilyOwnedAndOperated?#InvestingInTheFuture

Rotella's Italian Bakery has been a family-owned business since 1921. Our purpose as a family instructs our sense of purpose as a business. From our second bakery (pictured) to our current modern 44 acre campus, you can still taste the tradition. We continue carrying the Rotella's tradition forward for generations to come, with a joyful commitment to serving our customers with excellence and innovation.

For nearly two decades, John Rotella had been searching for a panel truck identical to his grandfather's 1948 delivery vehicle, used at the family bakery in the late 1940s. Just before Christmas 2024, his luck changed. Jimmy Cerone, a longtime employee and car enthusiast, discovered a lead on a driver-ready panel truck in early December. Recognizing the potential, Cerone immediately informed John. This turned out to be the perfect find, arriving at the ideal time. The Rotella family planned to surprise their father with this special gift on Christmas Day, and there was just enough time to have authentic lettering applied to the truck before the holiday. The lettering meticulously replicated the original design on Louis Sr.'s truck, and the vehicle itself was an exact match: the same year, make, and model his "papa" had driven 66 years prior. The surprise was executed flawlessly. Lou Jr. first unwrapped a small 1/32 scale model of the truck, painted to mirror the real thing. Next, he received a set of keys. Finally, they led him to the garage, where the real truck awaited. His surprise was evident and heartwarming. The family cherished this special holiday moment, a time to reflect on the legacy of Louis Rotella Sr.

How did Rotella's Bakery grow over a century without sacrificing quality??Old world skill and experience blended with modern efficiencies. For five generations, Rotella's has maintained the same commitment to craft and tradition, greatly expanded by the marvels of modern production. The results? A nearly endless stream of the same quality bread and rolls our customers have come to expect.