Business
Two private equity firms to buy Twinkies, other Hostess brands
March 12, 2013
PBR parent a lead bidder for Twinkies, other Hostess cake brands
Jan. 29, 2013
The dismantling of Hostess Brands Inc. continued this week as bidders, including the owner of Pabst Brewing Co., emerged to buy the bankrupt company’s bread and cake brands.
Food
On January 31, Hostess Brands Inc. announced that not only would their employees receive monetary bonuses this year, but that they would also get a year’s worth of free baked goods!
Feb. 5, 2018
Ding Dong despair manifested itself in a myriad of ways over the weekend as Americans came to realize that Hostess Brands Inc. as they know it is likely no more.
Nov. 19, 2012
World & Nation
Hostess to sell Wonder Bread, other brands for $390 million
Jan. 12, 2013
Hostess Brands Inc. agreed to sell many of its bread brands – including Wonder and Nature’s Pride – to rival bakery business Flowers Foods as the liquidating company prepares to shut itself down.
Hostess, union agree to try mediation to avoid liquidation
Nov. 20, 2012
There may be hope for Twinkies after all: Hostess Brands Inc. and its striking union agreed to a mediation that will forestall the company’s planned liquidation for the time being.
Hostess wins court approval to shut down
Nov. 21, 2012