SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

FLOWERS FOODS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Georgia		1-16247		58-2582379
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1919 Flowers Circle, Thomasville, GA		31757
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (229) 226-9110

     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On May 19, 2011, Flowers Foods, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial condition and results of operations as of and for the first quarter ended April 23, 2011. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Report as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number				Description
	99.1			Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated May 19, 2011

SIGNATURES

     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 the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 19, 2011

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number				Description
	99.1			Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated May 19, 2011