One Rock Capital Partners, LLC announced that one of its affiliates has completed a strategic investment in Lewis Brothers Bakeries, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned bread and baked goods manufacturer headquartered in Evansville, IN, selling its products under brands such as Lewis Bake Shop, Bunny Bread, Butternut and Healthy Life.
Founded in 1925 by three brothers, Lewis Bakeries is the largest wholesale bakery in Indiana, employing approximately 2,000 people across its five bakeries in Indiana and Tennessee. The company’s products are distributed in 17 states, predominantly in the Midwest, where Bunny Bread and Butternut are longstanding brands. The business is led by H. Dean Short, president and grandson of founding brother R. Jack Lewis, Sr. He will continue in this role following the investment from One Rock.