Vending

Flowers Foods to acquire Papa Pita Bakery

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December 15, 2022

Flowers Foods Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshleys, Tastykake and other consumer brands, has agreed to acquire Papa Pita Bakery, a manufacturer and distributor of bagels, tortillas, breads, buns, English muffins and flat breads, for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023.

Papa Pita operates a 270,000 square-food facility in West Jordan, Utah. Its primary brands include Papa Pita, Great Grains, Bubba's Bagels and Maya's Tortillas. The company also has a co-manufacturing business as well as direct-store-distribution in the western U.S.

Papa Pita will continue to operate out of its Utah facility.