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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-18-211515
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180627
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180702
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180702

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FLOWERS FOODS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001128928
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2000]
		IRS NUMBER:				582582379
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			GA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1230

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16247
		FILM NUMBER:		18933467

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1919 FLOWERS CIRCLE
		CITY:			THOMASVILLE
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			31757
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9122269110

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1919 FLOWERS CIRCLE
		CITY:			THOMASVILLE
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			31757
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July&nbsp;2, 2018 (June 27, 2018) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FLOWERS FOODS, INC. </B></P>
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appropriate box below if the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (<U>see</U> General Instruction A.2. below):
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14d-2(b)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange
Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On July&nbsp;2, 2018, Flowers Foods, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors of the
Company (the &#147;Board&#148;) has appointed A. Ryals McMullian to the position of chief operating officer, effective June&nbsp;27, 2018. Mr.&nbsp;McMullian, 48, began his career with the Company in 2003. He has held various positions with the
Company, including associate general counsel, from 2003 to 2011, vice president and associate general counsel, from 2011 to 2015, vice president of mergers and acquisitions and deputy general counsel, from 2015 to 2017, and chief strategy officer,
since May 2017. Prior to joining the Company, Mr.&nbsp;McMullian was a corporate associate in the Business Practice Group at Jones Day. Mr.&nbsp;McMullian holds a master&#146;s degree in business administration, a juris doctor, and a bachelor&#146;s
degree in finance and real estate from Florida State University. With the new appointment, Mr.&nbsp;McMullian is responsible for executing the Company&#146;s strategies to drive growth and expand margins through cost savings and operating
efficiencies under Project Centennial, as well as overseeing the Company&#146;s two business units (Fresh Packaged Bread and Snacking/Specialty), Supply Chain, Sales, Corporate Strategy and Ventures, and Communications. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;McMullian&#146;s compensation in connection with his appointment as chief operating officer has not been determined at this time. The
Company will file an amendment to this Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> disclosing such information when it has been determined. The information about Mr.&nbsp;McMullian required under Item 401(d) and Item 404(a) of
Regulation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-K</FONT> is incorporated by reference from the Company&#146;s proxy statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April&nbsp;2, 2018. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On June&nbsp;27, 2018, as part of an ongoing Board refreshment process, Mr.&nbsp;Amos&nbsp;R. McMullian, chairman emeritus of the Company,
informed the Board that he will not stand for reelection to the Board at the Company&#146;s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, but will serve the remainder of his current term. Mr.&nbsp;Amos McMullian&#146;s decision was not a result of any
disagreement or dispute with the Company or its management. Mr.&nbsp;Amos McMullian has served on the Board since 2001. The Board thanks Mr.&nbsp;Amos McMullian for his long service on behalf of the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A copy of the press release announcing Mr.&nbsp;McMullian&#146;s appointment is filed with this Current Report on Form <FONT
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FLOWERS FOODS APPOINTS RYALS MCMULLIAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">THOMASVILLE, Ga. &#150; Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO), producer of <I>Nature&#146;s Own</I>, <I>Wonder</I>, <I>Tastykake</I>,<I> Dave&#146;s Killer Bread</I>, and
other bakery foods, today announced the appointment of Ryals McMullian to the newly created role of chief operating officer (COO), effective June&nbsp;27, 2018. McMullian, who had been serving as chief strategy officer, will continue to report to
Allen L. Shiver, Flowers Foods&#146; president and CEO. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In this role, McMullian will be responsible for executing the company&#146;s strategies to drive
growth and expand margins through cost savings and operating efficiencies under Project Centennial. He will oversee the company&#146;s two business units (Fresh Packaged Bread and Snacking/Specialty), Supply Chain, and Sales. In addition, he will
maintain oversight of Corporate Strategy and Ventures and Communications. Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Human Resources will continue to report to Shiver. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;Over the past year, Flowers has been transitioning to a new organizational structure designed to remove complexity and costs from our business and
provide greater focus on the consumer. The appointment of a COO increases operational visibility and accountability, making us a more effective organization,&#148; Shiver said. &#147;We are pleased to have an executive of Ryals&#146; caliber in this
important new leadership role. Throughout his <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">15-year</FONT> tenure at Flowers, Ryals has developed a deep understanding of our business and operations, successfully identified exciting new areas for growth like
<I>Dave&#146;s Killer Bread</I> and proven his ability to drive meaningful change and lead our team. Over the last two years, he has directed the company&#146;s transformation under Project Centennial. As COO, he will be responsible for executing
our long-term strategic initiatives, driving operating results that enhance profitability, and holding our team accountable for results.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">McMullian
said, &#147;We&#146;ve made good progress under Project Centennial, but there is much more to be done. In addition to identifying new avenues for growth, my immediate focus will be on generating additional cost savings across all areas of the
company. Working closely with Allen and the leadership team, we intend to take decisive action to further improve our efficiency and profitability while fostering a working environment that is both challenging and exciting. I am honored to serve our
shareholders, customers, board of directors, and employees in this capacity. I look forward to helping our team achieve the company&#146;s strategic objectives to strengthen our competitive position, drive revenue growth and ultimately enhance
shareholder value.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">McMullian, 48, who joined the company in 2003, has served as chief strategy officer since May 2017. Prior to that he served as
vice president of mergers and acquisitions and deputy general counsel, vice president and associate general counsel, and as associate general counsel. Prior to joining Flowers, McMullian was corporate associate in the Business Practice Group at
Jones Day. He holds a master&#146;s degree in business administration, a juris doctor, and a bachelor&#146;s degree in finance and real estate from Florida State University. </P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of fresh packaged bakery foods in the United States with
2017 sales of $3.9&nbsp;billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company&#146;s top brands are <I>Nature&#146;s Own</I>, <I>Wonder</I>, <I>Dave&#146;s Killer Bread, </I>and<I>
Tastykake</I>. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investor Contact: J.T. Rieck (229)
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">227-2253&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Media</FONT> Contact: Paul Baltzer (229) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">227-2380</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Forward-Looking Statements </U></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Statements contained
in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to current expectations regarding our future financial condition, performance and results of operations, planned capital
expenditures, long-term objectives of management, supply and demand, pricing trends and market forces, and integration plans and expected benefits of transactions and are often identified by the use of words and phrases such as
&#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;continue,&#148; &#147;could,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;predict,&#148; &#147;project,&#148; &#147;should,&#148;
&#147;will,&#148; &#147;would,&#148; &#147;is likely to,&#148; &#147;is expected to&#148; or &#147;will continue,&#148; or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those projected. Other factors that may cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained in this release and that may affect the company&#146;s prospects in
general include, but are not limited to, (a)&nbsp;general economic and business conditions and the competitive conditions in the baked foods industry, including promotional and price competition, (b)&nbsp;changes in consumer demand for our products,
including changes in consumer behavior, trends and preferences, including health and whole grain trends, and the movement toward more inexpensive store-branded products, (c)&nbsp;the success of productivity improvements and new product
introductions, (d)&nbsp;a significant reduction in business with any of our major customers including a reduction from adverse developments in any of our customer&#146;s business, (e)&nbsp;fluctuations in commodity pricing, (f)&nbsp;energy and raw
material costs and availability and hedging and counterparty risk, (g)&nbsp;our ability to fully integrate recent acquisitions into our business, (h)&nbsp;our ability to achieve cash flow from capital expenditures and acquisitions and the
availability of new acquisitions that build shareholder value, (i)&nbsp;our ability to successfully implement our business strategies, including those strategies the company has initiated under Project Centennial, which may involve, among other
things, the integration of recent acquisitions or the acquisition or disposition of assets at presently targeted values, the deployment of new systems and technology and an enhanced organizational structure, (j)&nbsp;consolidation within the baking
industry and related industries, (k)&nbsp;disruptions in our direct-store delivery system, including litigation or an adverse ruling from a court or regulatory or government body that could affect the independent contractor classification of our
independent distributors, (l)&nbsp;increasing legal complexity and legal proceedings that we are or may become subject to, (m)&nbsp;product recalls or safety concerns related to our products, and (n)&nbsp;the failure of our information technology
systems to perform adequately, including any interruptions, intrusions or security breaches of such systems. The foregoing list of important factors does not include all such factors, nor necessarily present them in order of importance. In addition,
you should consult other public disclosures made by the company, including the risk factors included in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> and Quarterly Reports on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-Q</FONT> filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) and disclosures made in other filings with the SEC and company press releases, for other factors that may cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected by the company. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as they speak only as of the date made and are inherently uncertain. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or
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