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Dave's Killer Bread, America's #1 organic bread brand, has announced the national launch of organic Sandwich Rolls in two varieties: 21 Whole Grains and Seeds and Sandwich Rolls Done Right. The new product line targets the substantial sandwich consumption market, with over half of Americans enjoying sandwiches daily.
The rolls are designed for sub sandwiches, hot dogs, and French bread pizzas, featuring impressive nutritional profiles. The 21 Whole Grains and Seeds variety contains 16g of whole grains and 11g of protein per serving, while the Sandwich Rolls Done Right offers 10g of whole grains and 11g of protein.
These USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Verified products contain no high fructose corn syrup or artificial additives. The 6-count packages are priced at $6.99 and are available nationwide in grocery store bread aisles.
Wonder, the iconic brand with over 100 years of history, has announced its expansion into the snack cake category with a new line of sweet treats. The launch represents the brand's first venture beyond its traditional bread products.
The new product line includes 11 varieties of treats:
- Crème-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes and Confetti Cakes
- Glazed and Iced Honey Buns
- Powdered, Frosted, and Crunch Mini Donuts
- Pecan Cinnamon Twists
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Brown Sugar Cinnamon Donut Sticks
- Peanut Butter Wafers
The products feature new packaging with a sleek yet playful design and are now available at select grocery stores nationwide.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) has announced its participation in the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 3, 2025. The company's management team will present at 2:50 p.m. Eastern Time, with a live audio webcast available at investors.flowersfoods.com/events-and-presentations.
Based in Thomasville, Georgia, Flowers Foods is a leading U.S. packaged bakery foods producer with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company operates multiple bakeries nationwide, producing various bakery products under prominent brands including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake.
Vestar Capital Partners has completed the sale of Simple Mills, a premium better-for-you food brand, to Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) for $795 million. Vestar, which provided the first institutional investment in October 2019, was Simple Mills' largest shareholder.
During Vestar's five-year investment period, Simple Mills achieved consistent double-digit topline growth through various initiatives including: expanded distribution channels, annual new product launches, increased marketing and R&D investments, and strengthened supply-chain operations through improved co-manufacturing and supplier networks.
The transaction validates Vestar's investment thesis centered on the growing better-for-you foods market segment. Simple Mills' product portfolio includes crackers, cookies, snack bars, and baking mixes. Piper Sandler and Centerview Partners acted as financial advisors, while Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Vestar.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) has completed the acquisition of Simple Mills, a leading natural brand specializing in better-for-you crackers, cookies, snack bars, and baking mixes. The acquisition aims to strengthen Flowers Foods' presence in premium snacking segments and diversify its category exposure.
Simple Mills, founded in 2012, has established itself as the leading brand in natural channel crackers, cookies, and baking mixes, with distribution in over 30,000 stores nationwide. The company focuses on producing nutritious products using high-quality ingredients.
Flowers Foods, headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., reported net sales of $5.1 billion in 2024 and is one of the largest packaged bakery foods producers in the United States. The company's portfolio includes prominent brands such as Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, representing a 4.3% increase compared to the same quarter last year. This marks the company's 90th consecutive quarterly dividend payment. The dividend will be payable on March 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 28, 2025.
Flowers Foods, headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, is one of the largest packaged bakery foods producers in the United States, with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company operates multiple bakeries nationwide, producing various bakery products under major brands including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) has announced the pricing of two senior notes offerings: $500 million of 5.750% notes due 2035 and $300 million of 6.200% notes due 2055. The offering is expected to close on February 14, 2025.
The company plans to use the proceeds, along with cash on hand, to fund the acquisition of Purposeful Foods Holdings, the parent company of Simple Mills, pay related fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes. The offering is being made under an automatic shelf registration statement, with BofA Securities, Deutsche Bank Securities, RBC Capital Markets, and Wells Fargo Securities serving as active book-running managers.
Flowers Foods, headquartered in Thomasville, GA, is a major U.S. packaged bakery foods producer with 2024 net sales of $5.1 billion. The company's top brands include Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, showing mixed performance. Q4 net sales decreased 1.6% to $1.111 billion, while net income increased 20.9% to $43.1 million. For fiscal 2024, net sales grew marginally by 0.2% to $5.103 billion, with net income doubling to $248.1 million.
The company's Q4 performance was marked by positive pricing/mix effects being offset by volume declines. Branded Retail sales decreased by 3.9% to $696.5 million, while Other sales increased by 2.6% to $414.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA improved 6.3% to $102.4 million in Q4.
For fiscal 2025, Flowers Foods projects net sales between $5.403-$5.487 billion, representing 5.9-7.5% growth. The company expects adjusted diluted EPS of $1.11-$1.24, with the pending Simple Mills acquisition expected to be accretive to adjusted EBITDA but dilutive to adjusted EPS in 2025.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will host a live Q&A webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.
The company, headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., is one of the largest packaged bakery foods producers in the United States, with 2023 sales of $5.1 billion. Flowers Foods operates multiple bakeries nationwide, producing various bakery products under popular brands including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake.
Dave's Killer Bread, the leading organic bread brand, has announced the national launch of Organic Snack Bites. The new product line features six varieties of crunchy baked clusters in both savory and sweet flavors, crafted with organic nuts, seeds, and grains. The lineup includes Cinna Roll, PB & Chocolate, Honey Nut, Epic Everything™, Toasted Garlic, and Bold Buffalo varieties.
The Snack Bites are designed to be enjoyed alone or as toppings for salads, parfaits, and soups. Like all Dave's products, they are Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and free from artificial ingredients. The new products come in stand-up, resealable pouches priced at $6.99 each and are being distributed through Walmart, Walmart.com, Amazon, and grocery stores nationwide.
