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Our History

Gingerbread Traditions, Inc. (GTI) is the largest U.S.-based manufacturer and wholesaler of premium, aromatic, edible gingerbread houses and bulk gingerbread house kits. We specialize in shipping bulk orders of assembled and unassembled gingerbread houses, house parts, and gingerbread house kits in bulk. Our Executive Chef-quality gingerbread products turn large decorating events into extraordinary, memorable occasions.

Whether you need 100 or 1,000 units, we ship directly to country clubs, athletic clubs, destination resorts, children’s museums, botanical gardens, community events, corporations, and more each holiday season. In addition to houses and kits, we produce over 10,000 gingerbread men cookies annually for our customers.

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A Rich Tradition of Gingerbread

Decorating gingerbread houses is a beloved holiday tradition with deep roots. Historians trace gingerbread back to the ancient Egyptians, who used it ceremonially. Around 2400 B.C., the ancient Greeks crafted the first gingerbread recipes. This tradition continued through colonial North America, where gingersnap cookies became popular Christmas tree decorations. The art of building decorated gingerbread houses began in early 1800s Germany.

At Gingerbread Traditions, we bring this rich history to life with our aromatic, edible gingerbread. Since 2002, we’ve helped clubs, organizations, schools, and families build fun, lasting traditions with our bulk gingerbread house kits. Our private-labeled products serve Executive Chefs and bakeries, and our expertly crafted assembled houses showcase our team’s commitment to quality.

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Family-Owned, Portland-Based, Quality-Focused

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Getting STarted

Since 2002

Founded in 2002 with humble beginnings - a marble rolling pin, a 6-quart mixer, and one oven - GTI has grown into a family-owned business baking the most aromatic, fresh gingerbread houses in the U.S. 

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The secret

Quality Ingredients

Our commercial bakery, assembly, and packaging facilities allow orders to be placed as early as January for December delivery.  We then place you first in line for production just 2 weeks before shipping, guaranteeing freshness and timely production.

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Proven Process

Our Commercial Bakery

Our commercial bakery, assembly, and packaging facilities allow orders to be placed as early as January for December delivery.  We then place you first in line for production just 2 weeks before shipping, guaranteeing freshness and timely production.