Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries

Today is ENERGY STAR Day, a time to amplify the benefits of saving energy with a focus on how to save money and be a part of the clean energy future. Fourteen Flowers bakeries earned ENERGY STAR certification in 2023, placing them in the top 25 percent of all U.S. commercial bread and roll bakeries for energy efficiency. To qualify, the bakeries had to meet strict #energyefficiency performance levels set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eFTMscGS.

Headed to NACS in Las Vegas? Visit Flowers at Booth 945 in the North Hall to see what's fresh in snacking and hear some SWEET news! #nacsshow 

The Wonder Racing program is headed back to Talladega Superspeedway for the YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race this Sunday, Oct. 6. Life imitated art at the oval as Ryan Preece drove the No. 41 Wonder Bread Ford Mustang Dark Horse for the second consecutive year. The car was painted to pay homage to the Wonder Bread racecar driven by Will Ferrell’s character, “Ricky Bobby,” in the 2006 cult classic comedy based at Talladega. Tune in to NBC 2 p.m. EDT on Sunday to watch the race and catch a glimpse of the iconic Wonder hot air balloon at turn four!

"Second chance employment is baked into our DNA." Dan Letchinger, SVP of growth brands Dave's Killer Bread and Canyon Bakehouse, will join other key policymakers and business leaders addressing relevant legislation regarding second chance hiring at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's upcoming Second Chance Employment Forum. Read more about the event: https://lnkd.in/dU2abpxP.

Yesterday, Flowers volunteers climbed more than 110 stories at Thomasville’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of first responders lost on Sept. 11, 2001. The event benefits the Thomasville Firefighters' Association and Tunnels to Towers, a national organization established to support families of those who lost loved ones on Sept. 11. Tunnels to Towers works to pay off the mortgages of first responders killed in the line of duty – or to 9/11 related illness – and leave behind young children. #patriotday #neverforget

In support of Hunger Action Month, Feeding America's annual nationwide campaign to inspire conversation and drive passion for the issue of hunger, several Flowers bakeries are donating to local food banks and hunger relief programs in local communities across the United States. Flowers Baking Co. of Jamestown donated 1,000 loaves of bread to the United Way of Greater High Point’s annual CANpaign Food Drive. The bakery has supported this United Way fundraiser for nearly a decade.

Last week, Nature's Own, America's No. 1 selling bread brand, announced a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys. Fans can swing by participating retailers throughout Texas and Oklahoma to find Nature's Own and Dallas Cowboys branded displays featuring an upcoming sweepstakes where consumers can enter for a chance to win Dallas Cowboys season tickets for 2025. For more information, visit www.NaturesOwnBread.com or follow along on Instagram (https://lnkd.in/dRWSmBxw), Facebook (https://lnkd.in/dMBc4V45), and X (https://lnkd.in/dyf4b5-B)!

Today, Flowers Foods published our 2023 Corporate Responsibility report, which highlights our efforts to make a positive impact on our environment, team, consumers, and communities. The report marks the first year of progress toward achieving our updated environmental goals and highlights new and existing initiatives that reduce energy, water, and waste, as well as meeting our packaging and palm oil commitments. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmuzUAUC.

Flowers employees are sending children back to school with everything on their lists this year. From California to Virginia, our team members have donated thousands of backpacks and school supplies to local school-aged children and joined together to support community events and fundraising efforts that benefit community schools and teachers. ✏🎒📓❤️

Today, Flowers Foods reported second quarter financial results for 2024. Learn more in our press release (https://lnkd.in/eTb4NdxJ) and webcast (https://lnkd.in/edGS8grh).