Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries

On National Intern Day, we want to recognize the contributions of #interns across the company. This summer, more than 20 interns have worked alongside our accounting, brand, engineering, ESS, food safety and quality, HR, R&D, sales, and software teams to advance company projects while honing their professional skills. We look forward to seeing these talented individuals continue to learn and grow in their future careers. Our #internship program is one way we invest in the future of Flowers. By providing young, career-minded individuals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn about our industry, we hope to build a pipeline of qualified new hires. #NationalInternDay

Meredith Wiktorowski has been named Flowers Foods' senior vice president and chief customer officer. In her role, she will be responsible for sales strategy and growing the company’s revenue, market share, profitability, and reputation with retail customers nationwide.   Wiktorowski joins Flowers from PepsiCo, where she held a variety of sales roles with increasing responsibility in the Snacks and Beverages businesses over the last 26 years. Most recently, she served as vice president, retail sales, for PepsiCo Beverages North America – North Division, where she was accountable for developing and implementing selling strategy across all formats and retailers located within the 14 states from Maine to Michigan.   “Meredith brings extensive experience catering to retail grocers of all sizes, robust strategic sales acumen, and strong leadership skills,” said Terry S. Thomas, chief growth officer. “These attributes make her a vital asset as we work to maintain a steadfast focus on the customer for sustainable, profitable business growth.” More at: https://lnkd.in/emaSBC7B.

In recognition of Juneteenth, the Flowers Community Engagement Team and our employee resource group, African-Americans Building Leadership Excellence (ABLE), joined forces with the Juneteenth of Thomasville-Thomas County Foundation and Second Harvest of South Georgia to sponsor a food distribution at this year's City of Thomasville - GA Juneteenth Celebration. Volunteers handed out hundreds of non-perishable meal boxes donated by Second Harvest while other team members supported various behind-the-scenes projects designed to highlight the history and significance of #Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of enslavement in the United States.

Seven of Flowers’ summer #interns recently toured locations in Thomasville, Ga. to see bakery operations behind-the-scenes and gain a deeper understanding of Flowers’ business. Interns were extremely engaged during the visit and asked questions on topics ranging from shift changes to machine maintenance protocols. “The tour was a fantastic experiential learning opportunity for our students – and a chance for our more Corporate-focused interns to gain exposure to the manufacturing processes in action,” said Lacey Harper, corporate recruiter. “It’s important for us to showcase every element of the company and give them the chance to interact with a variety of professionals at Flowers and see firsthand how our products are made!” Flowers employees can learn more about our summer interns on the company Intranet at: https://lnkd.in/eEW2PNqy.

Since 1996 Flowers Foods has awarded #scholarships totaling $682,000 to 252 students through our Sons & Daughters Scholarship Program. And we’ve just announced ten new recipients for 2024! 🎓 Our current employees can learn more about the recipients on our Intranet at: https://lnkd.in/exng7EMT.

Vote by Wednesday, June 5, to help Flowers' R&D team take home the gold in Food Processing’s “Best Product Development Team in the Food & Beverage Industry” poll!

Since 2018, Wonder has partnered with the USO to help provide a variety of programs that strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America's military and their families. Together with Tastykake, Wonder has pledged to donate up to $2,700,000 dollars to the USO through 2024. Last week, a team of Flowers volunteers joined the USO in greeting thousands of U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps service members during #FleetWeek in Los Angeles, Ca. Flowers volunteers served more than 3,000 Tastykake samples to sailors aboard the USS Carl Vinson and grilled Honey Buns for hundreds of arriving military members in the USO Military Lounge in a show of appreciation. Learn more about how we’re supporting the USO and the people serving in America’s military and their families: deploythejoy.com. 

Canyon Bakehouse gives people the chance to love bread again thanks to its #glutenfree breads and baked goods, including a newly launched Cinnamon Raisin Bread, now available online! This #CeliacAwarenessMonth, consumers with #celiac disease, #glutenintolerance, and other food allergies, can also find a wide range of FREE gluten-free resources, e-books, recipes and more on Canyon Bakehouse’s website: canyonglutenfree.com.

Yesterday, Flowers Foods reported first quarter financial results for 2024. Learn more in our press release (https://lnkd.in/e_NfaqQM) and webcast (https://lnkd.in/eH4fwsq5).

Tastykake has announced a collaboration with the upcoming Columbia Pictures/Alcon Entertainment film, The Garfield Movie™! Try the brand's limited-edition line of Garfield-themed orange snacks inspired by the grumpy, lasagna-loving cat, including Cat Nap Cupcakes, crème filled chocolate cupcakes crafted with an orange-colored icing. And look for The Garfield Movie™-themed packaging for Mini Donuts, Mini Muffins, Orange Snowballs and Pecan Swirls in select retailers nationwide! Enter Tastykake's #GarfieldMovie Sweepstakes for the chance to win treats, movie tickets, and cash: https://lnkd.in/eCB5rF39. Terms and conditions apply.