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An article on
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Our History
Owner and founder of Organic Oven, Peachy Yutangco, started in the bakery business long before she lived in Canada. Although she studied chemical engineering, she discovered her love of baking back in Manila, Philippines.
After her first and only child was born, Peachy became a housewife. She took this opportunity to create a unique line of whole wheat breads (the nutritional trend of the ‘90s) in various flavours, also accommodating those with diabetes. Soon after, her neighbours began buying her bread. It did not take long before it became clear that her baking would create a successful business. Shortly after, she opened Peachy’s Bakeshop. The business quickly flourished.
In 1995, Peachy came to Canada with her only daughter, after escaping from an domestically abusive home. As a single mother, she struggled between jobs, working under the table until she was able to acquire her landed immigrant status. After becoming a Canadian citizen, she worked as a consultant at a national security firm in Toronto.
After the branch shut down, Peachy remembered her loved for baking. Soon after, she continued what she started in the Philippines; however, this time, the nutritional trend started moving towards organic foods.
In June 2001, Organic Oven opened its doors to the public. Originally located at Rambler Drive, Organic Oven sold a variety of products from whole wheat-, spelt-, rye- and kamut-based goods. Because Organic Oven was a small business, many people began asking for custom-baked goods.
Peachy quickly learned that majority of her clientele asked for gluten-free, wheat-free, egg-free, dairy-free, vegan, sugar-free and more specialty items. When Organic Oven re-opened at its new location on Melanie Crescent, it became a completely gluten-free facility.
In 2005, Organic Oven became one of the only two companies in Brampton to ever be recognized as the most outstanding emerging businesses.
After almost five years, Organic Oven has nowhere to go but up. Currently, the company is in the planning phase of expansion. Organic Oven is looking to open its own retail stores in the Toronto area, within the next few years.
For more information, feel free to contact us.
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A Woman I Admire
By Precious Yutangco
Every morning when most people are still asleep, my mother wakes up and makes her way to work, sometimes while it is still dark.
Pilar Rosario Loretto Belleza Yutangco, commonly referred to as "Peachy", was born Oct. 12, 1955, in the Philippines. The oldest of four, she was popularly known in her small hometown of Ilocos Sur as a smart and well-respected lady. A petite woman, she is five feet tall, weighing less than 100 pounds.
Throughout high school, she dominated her class, with top grades earning her the title of valedictorian at her graduation.
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