Flowers Food to Acquire Papa Pita Bakery

Flowers Foods will acquire Papa Pita Bakery, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality bagels, tortillas, breads, buns, English muffins, and flatbreads. 

Founded in 1983, Papa Pita operates a facility in West Jordan, Utah. The company’s primary brands include Papa Pita, Great Grains, Bubba’s Bagels, and Maya’s Tortillas. In addition, the company has a significant co-manufacturing business as well as direct-store-distribution in the western U.S.

“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, Flowers Foods.

Papa Pita will continue to operate out of its Utah facility, increasing Flowers’ presence in the western United States. Flowers plans to fund the transaction with cash on-hand and existing credit facilities.

The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023.