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12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 11-K
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Entity Registrant Name FLOWERS FOODS, INC
Entity Central Index Key 0001128928
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Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 11-K
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Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Entity Registrant Name FLOWERS FOODS, INC
Entity Central Index Key 0001128928
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31