Simple Mills

A market-leading company known for its high-quality baking mixes and snack products, including gluten-free options.

CCI Score

67.36

-0.07% May 3

Latest Event

Acquisition of Simple Mills by Flowers Foods, Inc.

Flowers Foods, Inc. completed its acquisition of Simple Mills on February 21, 2025. The press release highlighted the strategic expansion into better-for-you segments and the potential for broader distribution, accelerated innovation, and amplified brand awareness, marking a significant change in Simple Mills' corporate structure.

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Simple Mills is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

FEB

21

2025

Acquisition of Simple Mills by Flowers Foods, Inc.
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Flowers Foods, Inc. completed its acquisition of Simple Mills on February 21, 2025. The press release highlighted the strategic expansion into better-for-you segments and the potential for broader distribution, accelerated innovation, and amplified brand awareness, marking a significant change in Simple Mills' corporate structure.
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Economic and Structural Influence

April 23

The acquisition event represents an economic and structural change without any explicit alignment towards anti‑fascist or authoritarian-leaning activities. There is no evidence in the release of actions that either promote progressive worker rights or support authoritarian practices. The neutral score reflects the absence of direct political or ethical impacts in the context of corporate complicity.

FLOWERS FOODS, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF SIMPLE MILLS
JUL

01

2024

Simple Mills Enhances Supply Chain Transparency through Regenerative Agriculture Engagement
73.57

Simple Mills partners with Sphera in a customer success case study, using a custom regenerative agriculture assessment tool to collect, compare, and validate supplier data on regenerative agriculture practices. This initiative promotes transparency, supports sustainable farming, and improves ethical supply chain management.
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

April 23

The partnership with Sphera and the use of a custom Regenerative Agriculture Engagement Tool allow Simple Mills to enhance transparency and ethical practices in its supply chain. This initiative empowers suppliers and underscores a commitment to sustainable sourcing, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian values that counter exploitative practices.

PDF Simple Mills partners with Sphera to engage suppliers on regenerative agriculture principles
MAR

28

2023

Simple Mills Advocates for Biodiverse and Equitable Agriculture
61.15

Simple Mills is expanding its mission to promote regenerative agriculture, improve farmer livelihoods, and encourage policy advocacy. The company is building demand for biodiverse crops, partnering with cocoa co-ops for sustainable sourcing, and supporting a cohort of young farmers through advocacy training and a lobby day in Washington, DC.
+80

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 23

Simple Mills is actively engaging in political advocacy by supporting young farmers to become policy advocates and organizing a lobby day in Washington, DC to influence the Farm Bill. This proactive approach in political engagement is in line with progressive and anti-authoritarian values.

Simple Mills is creating market demand for biodiverse crops, pushing for equity
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 23

The company’s initiatives to enhance farmer livelihoods, promote crop diversification, and support sustainable agricultural practices demonstrate a commitment to equitable labor relations and human rights practices within its supply chain.

Simple Mills is creating market demand for biodiverse crops, pushing for equity