Doumak Inc. is an

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, USA founded in 1961 by Alex Doumak. The company produces

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s and holds a

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for the

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by which they are

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d. , Doumak Inc.'s

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is 50 million

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. Doumak Inc. began its marshmallow-making journey in 1921, producing cast mold marshmallows in

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, CA. In 1954, Alex Doumakes invented and patented the extrusion process of manufacturing marshmallows. 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

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, IL. In 2003, Doumak acquired the Campfire® brand and opened its second manufacturing facility in the

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. Most of his family still lives in

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including his sons, daughters and grand-sons and grand-daughters.

External links

Company Website

References

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