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Document and Entity Information
May 23, 2024
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Entity Registrant Name FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001128928
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 23, 2024
Entity Incorporation State Country Code GA
Entity File Number 1-16247
Entity Tax Identification Number 58-2582379
Entity Address, Address Line One 1919 Flowers Circle
Entity Address, City or Town Thomasville
Entity Address, State or Province GA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 31757
City Area Code (229)
Local Phone Number 226-9110
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol FLO
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false