Flowers Foods to Acquire Papa Pita Bakery

December 14, 2022 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO), today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Papa Pita Bakery, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality bagels, tortillas, breads, buns, English muffins, and flat breads. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023.

Flowers Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Certain Tastykake and Mrs. Freshley’s Glazed Pies

October 12, 2022 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Tastykake® and Mrs. Freshley’s® glazed pies due to undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Flowers Foods Launches Website to Enable Direct-to-Consumer Trial of New Products

October 10, 2022 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. recently introduced a website –  www.creationsbyflowersfoods.com – to seek real-world consumer feedback on its newest creations, which are designed to extend its business beyond the bread aisle.

Flowers Foods Names David Roach Chief Strategic Projects Officer

August 19, 2022 Flowers Foods, Inc.

Flowers Foods announced David Roach, formerly president of cake operations for Flowers, has been named chief strategic projects officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, David is responsible for leading various strategic projects for the company and will continue to report to Brad Alexander, chief operating officer. Tom Winters, Flowers’ chief supply chain officer, is now responsible for overseeing cake operations.

Flowers Foods Invests in Base Culture

July 14, 2022 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods announced it has made an investment in Base Culture, a fast-growing brand offering better-for-you, gluten-free and grain-free sliced breads and baked goods. With this partnership and investment, Base Culture will grow distribution, scale marketing, and bolster its existing manufacturing capabilities in order to offer its products to more consumers than ever before.