Flowers Foods, Inc.

Flowers Foods, Inc. is a prominent producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods across the United States. Headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, the company's mission is to delight consumers with delicious baked foods. Founded in 1919, Flowers Foods has grown to become one of the largest bakery companies in the nation.

The company operates 44 bakeries across 19 states, producing a diverse portfolio of products including breads, buns, rolls, snack items, bagels, English muffins, tortillas, and baking mixes. Its extensive brand family features well-known names such as Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake. Flowers Foods distributes its products through a hybrid model, utilizing both a Direct Store Delivery (DSD) network and a warehouse delivery system, reaching retail and foodservice customers nationwide.

As the second-largest packaged bakery foods company in the U.S., Flowers Foods is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ryals McMullian, who was appointed CEO in 2019 and Chairman in 2023. Heeth Varnedoe serves as President and Chief Operating Officer. Recent corporate developments include the retirement of the Chief Supply Chain Officer in April 2026 and the departure of the Chief Growth Officer in March 2026. The company reported an 11.0% increase in net sales for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, partly attributed to an extra week in the fiscal period and the acquisition of Simple Mills in 2025, signaling a strategic focus on clean-label and health-conscious products.