Over 100-Year-Old Brand Introduces a Deliciously Nostalgic Take on Classic Treats THOMASVILLE, Ga., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonder®, a household name for over a century, is making a sweet splash in the snack world with the launch of its first line of snack cakes. This exciting expansion marks a new chapter for the beloved brand, offering consumers a fresh take on classic indulgences with the same soft, fluffy texture and delicious taste they've come to expect from Wonder. "For generations, Wonder bread has been a staple in American households, bringing families together

THOMASVILLE, Ga., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) management team will be presenting at the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference today, Monday, March 3, 2025, at 2:50 p.m. Eastern Time. The live audio webcast may be accessed at investors.flowersfoods.com/events-and-presentations. Following the conference, the webcast will be available for replay. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery product

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm, announced today it has completed the sale of Simple Mills (or "the Company"), a premium brand of better-for-you crackers, cookies, snack bars, and baking mixes, to Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) for a total enterprise value of $795 million. Vestar provided the first institutional investment into the brand in October 2019, and was the Company's largest shareholder. "This positive outcome validates Vestar's original investment thesis, including the ongoing shift toward better-for-you foods, as well as our strong conviction in what we believed to be the unique potential of the Sim

Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage of Flowers Foods with a rating of Underperform and set a new price target of $20.00

DA Davidson initiated coverage of Flowers Foods with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $24.00

Deutsche Bank upgraded Flowers Foods from Sell to Hold and set a new price target of $27.00

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Slice of Hope Campaign Highlights and Supports Wish Kids Through 2026 THOMASVILLE, Ga., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Own®, America's No. 1 selling bread brand, has announced a $500,000 donation to Make-A-Wish, the global nonprofit that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.  Nature's Own 'Slice of Hope Campaign' Highlights and Supports Make-A-Wish kids through 2026.Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 375,000 wishes to children with critical illnesses in the U.S., helping them build the strength and hope needed to fight their batt

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 22, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Own, America's No. 1 selling bread brand*, today announced a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, naming the brand a Proud Partner of the Dallas Cowboys. "As America's leading bread brand, we are honored to forge a partnership with the iconic Dallas Cowboys," said Tyler Cannada, brand manager for Nature's Own. "We look forward to collaborating with one of the world's most esteemed sports franchises to create authentic and unforgettable experiences for fans." Kicking off the partnership's first year, Nature's

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced two transitions to the senior leadership of the company and the election of two new members to the board of directors. The following changes are effective September 1, 2023: Heeth Varnedoe, chief operating officer at Flowers, will begin serving as president and chief operating officer of the company. Varnedoe has held a number of key management roles at Flowers, including chief transformation officer, senior vice president of DSD Regions/Sales, and president of the Phoenix bakery. T

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Simple Mills, a market-leading natural brand offering premium better-for-you crackers, cookies, snack bars, and baking mixes. "The addition of Simple Mills to our brand portfolio increases our presence in better-for-you and attractive snacking segments, diversifies our category exposure, and enhances our growth and margin prospects," said Ryals McMullian, chairman and CEO of Flowers Foods. "We look forward to supporting the Simple Mills team as they embark on a new phase of growth by broadening distribution, accelerating innovation, and amplifying brand awa

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, an increase of 4.3% over the same quarter last year. This is the 90th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on March 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 28, 2025. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 12-week fourth quarter and 52-week fiscal year ended December 28, 2024. Fourth Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year fourth quarter where applicable Net sales(1) decreased 1.6% to $1.111 billion as positive pricing/mix was more than offset by volume declines.Net income increased 20.9% to $43.1 million, representing 3.9% of sales, a 70-basis point increase, primarily due to higher operating income resulting from moderating ingredient costs, optimization of our non-retail business, cost savings initiatives, and a decrease in impairment of assets, partially offs

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