Net income climbs 29% in first quarter.

Market share gain comes in breakfast food.

Company says it’s investing $1 billion in stores, employees.

Strengthening communication has helped Flowers establish credibility.

Transition into new facilities, higher input costs weigh on profitability.

Lucy Brady to join company from McDonald’s.

The transaction adds to Batory’s capabilities in precision blending.

Having the right team in place stands among the four pillars of the company's strategic plan.

Iowa corn at 9% planted is a quarter of typical progress for date.

Company says challenges isolated to the second quarter.