New Bimbo Facility Bringing Dozens of Jobs to Valdosta

The gluten-free cookie maker, which now operates out of a production and warehouse facility in the town of Dryden, has been acquired by Mexico-based Grupo Bimbo, better known in the states as Bimbo Bakeries. The Bimbo name may not be familiar, but their products are supermarket staples, with brands such as Sara Lee, Entenmann’s, and Freihofer’s. …

Grupo Bimbo and Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification for 18 of their facilities, sustaining the landmark record for the highest number of certifications in the baking industry, and in any industrial sector within the United States. …

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is joining its parent company and largest baking company in the world, Grupo Bimbo, to announce the kickoff of its seventh annual Bimbo Global Race – the world’s largest race for a cause, taking place in more than 33 countries. The race aims to nourish a better world by donating 20 slices of bread for each runner registered, and allows consumers, company associates and friends to make a lasting impact on a global scale. Signups are now open, as the race seeks to gather participants worldwide, encourage physical activity and support our local communities. …