Flowers Foods, Inc. (FWF)
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Flowers Foods, Inc. Profile
| Food Products Industry | Consumer Staples Sector | A. Ryals McMullian Jr. CEO | XMUN Exchange | US3434981011 ISIN |
| US Country | 10,300 Employees | 11 Sep 2026 Last Dividend | 20 Jun 2013 Last Split | 5 Nov 1987 IPO Date |
Overview
Flowers Foods, Inc., headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, is a premier producer and marketer of packaged bakery goods in the United States. Since its inception in 1919, initially known as Flowers Industries before rebranding in 2001, the company has dedicated itself to delivering high-quality bakery products. Serving a wide range of customers, Flowers Foods caters to national and regional restaurants, institutions, foodservice distributors, and retail in-store bakeries. It also extends its distribution to wholesale distributors, mass merchandisers, supermarkets, vending outlets, convenience stores, quick-serve chains, food wholesalers, institutions like public healthcare, military commissaries, prisons, other governmental bodies, dollar stores, and vending companies. The company employs a mixed distribution model leveraging direct-store-delivery and warehouse delivery systems and operates several bakeries to meet its production needs.
Products and Services
- Fresh Breads, Buns, Rolls: Flowers Foods offers an assortment of freshly baked breads, buns, and rolls, catering to the daily needs of consumers and culinary professionals. These come under well-known brand names ensuring quality and taste.
- Snack Items: The company provides a variety of snack items, including pastries and sweet treats under the Mrs. Freshley's and Tastykake brand names. These products are popular in snack markets, vending outlets, and convenience stores.
- Bagels, English Muffins: Catering to breakfast and snack times, Flowers Foods offers a selection of bagels and English muffins, expanding its reach into various meal segments.
- Tortillas: Reflecting the diverse preferences of consumers, the company also ventures into the production of tortillas, touching on the increasingly popular Mexican cuisine.
- Frozen Breads and Rolls: Understanding the need for convenience and longer shelf-life, Flowers Foods offers frozen breads and rolls, which are handy for both retail and foodservice sectors.
The company distributes its wide range of products through a comprehensive direct-store-delivery system and a warehouse delivery system, ensuring widespread accessibility and convenience for its customers. Operating under esteemed brand names such as Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Mrs. Freshley's, and Tastykake, Flowers Foods has cemented its presence in the packaged bakery food products market, providing quality and variety to various segments of consumers.
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