Acquisition is Bimbo's third in Canada in 14 months.

Margins boosted by smaller restructuring charges.

The deal will strengthen the business position of Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V. in Spain and Portugal, according to Fitch.

Bimbo said will pay about $209 million for the business.

Transaction will exclude the branded packaged bread category.

Contest seeks never-before-seen sandwich combinations featuring Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat bread.

Company investing $9.3 million in bread and bun facility.

Company seeks to become a global model in environmental sustainability.

Flowers looks to gain share in specialty, hold share in soft variety bread market.

New York Post cites sources claiming Post Foods, Grupo Bimbo, Flowers and Aryzta are all in the mix.