Who owns Tastykake?
Tastykake is owned by Flowers Foods (the United States, NYSE: FLO), which has owned the brand since 20 May 2011.[1] Tastykake was founded in 1914 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was independent until 2011.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Flowers Foods, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1914–2011)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Thomasville, Georgia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Founded
- 1914
- Category
- Food › Bakery › Cakes
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: FLO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Tastykake
Tastykake makes snack cakes and pies and has been a Philadelphia institution since 1914, with a regional following comparable to Hostess nationally. Flowers Foods acquired parent Tasty Baking in 2011. Its Butterscotch Krimpets and Kandy Kakes are strongly associated with the city, and the brand was distributed regionally for most of its history.
Ownership timeline of Tastykake
- 2011 – present Flowers Foods [1] verified
Where Tastykake sits in Flowers Foods
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Tastykake?
The parent company of Tastykake is Flowers Foods, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Tastykake American?
Yes. Tastykake originated in the United States in 1914 and its owner, Flowers Foods, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Flowers Foods owned Tastykake?
Flowers Foods has owned Tastykake since 20 May 2011.
Who owned Tastykake before Flowers Foods?
Tastykake was an independent company from its founding in 1914 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania until Flowers Foods acquired it in 2011.
Is Tastykake still owned by Flowers Foods?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Tastykake is still owned by Flowers Foods. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Flowers Foods, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-25 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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