Flowers Foods could not bake, market, or distribute its products without the talent, dedication, and hard work of thousands of employees, associates, and independent distributors. These people are one of Flowers' greatest assets. Their professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication to do their best are vitally important to the success of our company.

• Growing sales organically and through acquisitions,
• Creating foods that meet the needs of customers and consumers,
• Developing strong brands,
• Providing extraordinary service,
• Operating efficient bakeries,
• Innovating to improve our performance,
• Managing our resources wisely, and by
• Fostering team spirit, appreciating diversity, and encouraging professional growth.

Our commitment to these actions creates competitive advantages that make Flowers Foods' success possible. 

Flowers Foods recognizes that without a healthy environment, it cannot be successful. The company is committed to applying the principles of sustainability to all aspects of its business. It encourages every Flowers Foods employee and associate to accept responsibility for conserving natural resources and for seeking ways to improve the company's use of those resources.  Working together with its employees, business partners, suppliers, and customers, Flowers Foods strives to prevent waste of water, packaging, energy, and other resources through the following initiatives: Initiatives Recycle and reduce use of resources at all locations Reduce fuel and energy consumption at all locations Seek innovations to reduce the use of non-renewable resources Further integrate sustainability into the company's core processes Require suppliers to embrace sustainability initiatives Educate our workforce regarding sustainability Participate in community efforts to encourage sustainability Flowers Foods' commitment to sustainability makes us a stronger corporate citizen as we do what is right for all our stakeholders and the environment.

Flowers Foods celebrates the positive spirit that is alive in our company through our employees. The Flowers Spirit is one of integrity and dedication to a job well done. It encourages and uplifts others and inspires them to do their best. It's about caring for those with whom you work as well as for your community through charitable actions. The Flowers Spirit is the heart of our company.

In 2002, Flowers Foods created the Flowers Spirit Award program to celebrate employees throughout the company who live the Flowers Spirit. These individuals are honored with a Spirit Award because of their exemplary work performance, their positive attitude, their encouragement of others, and the time and energy they give to their community. In keeping with the spirit of the program, Flowers makes a charitable donation in honor of each Spirit Award Recipient.

Every year, from the list of Spirit Award honorees, one person is chosen to receive the programs's highest honor: the L. S. Flowers Spirit Award. This award is named after Langdon S. Flowers, Sr., former chairman of the company, whose kindness, generosity, and encouragement have touched the lives of many within our company and the country.

L. S. Flowers Spirit Award Recipients

2007 Anita Hawkins, Production wrap operator, Flowers Bakery of Texarkana

2006 Charles Overstreet, Distribution systems coordinator, Flowers Baking Co. of Birmingham

2005 Michael Sileno, Production supervisor, Franklin Baking Company

2004 JoAnn Davis, Quality control technician, Flowers Bakery of Montgomery

2003 Larry Morning, Production superintendent, Flowers Baking Co. of Tuscaloosa

2002 Mary Emery, Production supervisor, Flowers Bakery of Crossville