"Bakers of Paris, one of the largest wholesale bakeries in the city, plans to close on Friday, March 20, Hoodline reported first. Owners Lionel Robbe-Jedeau and Gilles Wicker came from Paris before founding the company in 1981 and went on to have a nearly 40-year run, supplying the city with baguettes, rolls, and croissants. The company opened storefronts in the Haight, Noe Valley, and Parkside, but later focused on wholesale to hotels, delis, and stores like Safeway and Whole Foods. They faced challenges, including opposition from the Teamsters union, but succeeded in popularizing daily fresh bread in the Bay Area." - Becky Duffett