Flowers Foods to Invest $ 25M, Transform Bakery Into Organic Facility in City of Lynchburg

“Flowers Foods’ bakery is an institution in Lynchburg,” said Governor Northam. “Focusing the bakery on the growing market for organic food will help secure its future in Virginia.”

Flowers Foods Names Robert L. Benton, Jr. to Lead Network Optimization

November 26, 2019 Flowers Foods

Effective immediately. Benton will focus solely on designing and executing capital projects that support the company’s portfolio optimization effort. He will continue as an officer of the company, reporting to Ryals McMullian, Flowers Foods’ president and chief executive officer.

Flowers Foods Announces Election of President and CEO Ryals McMullian to Board of Directors

August 20, 2019 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected Flowers Foods President and CEO Ryals McMullian as a director. The election is effective immediately and brings the number of board members to nine.

Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns and Other Bakery Foods

July 10, 2019 Flowers Foods, Inc.

Flowers Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling hamburger and hot dog buns and other bakery products due to the potential presence of small pieces of hard plastic that may have been introduced during production. Consumption of product may cause a choking hazard.

Tastykake and Wonder “Deploy the Joy” with a $ 1M Commitment to Support The USO

June 10, 2019 Flowers Foods

Tastykake and Wonder have joined forces to announce a donation of up to $1 million over the course of three years to the United Service Organizations (USO). Working together to implement the “Deploy the Joy” campaign, the iconic brands intend to raise awareness for the many services provided by the USO, while honoring the brave men and women serving to protect our nation.