South African Whole Grain Bread Project

“Peace goes into the making of a poem as flour goes into the making of bread” – Pablo Neruda

The South African Whole Grain Bread Project, was developed by entrepreneurs Dan Leader of Bread Alone, retired Anesthesiologist, Neil Ratner, and his wife, Leann Ratner. Daniel Leader, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, has worked in the food service business for more than 30 years as a chef, food service manager, and bakery owner. The Ratners had a long history of lending their talents to the African continent. is dedicated to improving the physical health and social well-being of the poor, unemployed and HIV/AIDS infected citizens of South Africa by establishing community-run containerized micro bakeries which produce fresh, high quality, whole grain breads. read more