Doumak

Manufacturer of marshmallows

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Doumak Inc.Founded| 1961; 63 years ago (1961)

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Founder| Alex Doumak
Headquarters|

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

United States

Products| Marshmallows
Revenue| 50 million USD (2005)
Owner| Doumak family

Number of employees

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Website| www.doumak.com

Doumak Inc. is a company based in Illinois, US, founded in 1961 by Alex Doumak. The company produces marshmallows and holds a patent for the extrusion process by which they are manufactured. As of 2005[update], Doumak Inc.'s revenue is US$50 million.

Doumak Inc. began its marshmallow-making journey in 1921, producing cast mold marshmallows in Los Angeles, California. In 1954, Alex Doumakes invented and patented the extrusion process of manufacturing marshmallows.[1][2] This breakthrough innovation allowed the mass production of marshmallows in a cost-efficient manner. Marshmallows went from being an expensive confection to an everyday sweet treat and favorite ingredient for many recipes. In 1961, the Doumak family moved the company to its current location outside Chicago, Illinois.[3] In 2003, Doumak acquired the Campfire brand and opened its second manufacturing facility in the Chicago area.[4]

## References

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1. ^ "Doumak - Business Highlights | Business Development Center". www.cod.edu. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
2. ^ "About | The American Marshmallow Company". www.marshmallowusa.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
3. ^ "Los Angeles County Landmark Evaluation Report" (PDF).
4. ^ "Firing Up the Category | Candy Industry". www.candyindustry.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.

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