Our History

Manna Bakery commenced in 1983, as the in-store bakery for another speciality food store in St. John's. This arrangement continued for about 3 years, until normal growth left the operator of the bakery and the owner of the food store at odds as to how future growth and management would occur.

It was then determined by the bakery's operator, Jindra Fodor, that she would be best able to present the products and the style of service she required at new premises on Freshwater Road. These are the same premises we now occupy, and have been used for Manna, since 1986. In 1989, some adjacent space became available and Manna was expanded to accommodate expanded display space, and a small dining area of some 16 seats. In 2007 additional space became available, and the business was expanded to provide for more retail space, as well as an additional 24 seats in the dining area, so at present the business occupies nearly 5,000 square feet of retail, dining and production space.

In May of 1992 the Rusted Family acquired the business and company from the Fodors, and has continued to add products and services, while remaining true to what made Mrs. Fodor successful . This strategy appears to have worked, and the traditions of high quality, healthful food continues.