date:Aug 17, 2012
ontributed 4.5% of Flowers total 6.1% sales growth during the quarter.
Flowers announced in April that it was to invest $31m in a factory in Pennsylvania that it acquired through its Tasty Baking takeover. The expansion is expected to include a new bread production line that allow Flowers Natures Own brand to move into new markets.
Market expansion
Flowers is aiming to foster growth by moving into new markets in the US.
It has set a goal for its fresh breads, buns, rolls and snack cakes to r