THOMASVILLE, GA — Bakery giant Flowers Foods has announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Papa Pita Bakery. The acquisition is expected to be complete in Q1 of 2023.
“Papa Pita began as a family business and is an inspiring example of the American dream. Its leaders have grown the company strategically through product and category expansions,” said Ryals McMullian, president and CEO of Flowers Foods. “Its focus on exceptional product quality and operational excellence aligns strongly with the Flowers culture. Papa Pita has been an important co-manufacturer of Flowers products for many years, and I’m thrilled about the opportunity to realize manufacturing and distribution synergies, in addition to expanding our geographic reach and welcoming the passionate Papa Pita team to Flowers.”
The manufacturer and distributor of bagels, tortillas, breads, buns, English muffins and flatbreads was founded in 1983. It will continue to operate in its current 270,000-sq.-ft. facility in West Jordan, UT in order to increase Flowers’ presence in the region. Papa Pita’s brands include Papa Pita, Great Grains, Bubba’s Bagels and Maya’s Tortillas. The company also has a major co-manufacturing business and direct-store-distribution in the western US.
“Our success has been a direct result of the dedication of our hard-working team members, their ability to think big about what’s possible and a constant focus on how we can grow,” said Farzad Mohebbi, president and CEO of Papa Pita. “Flowers shares these same traits, making our partnership a great fit.”
