Hostess Brands
Hostess Brands is an American company that manufactures bakery products. It was established in 1919 with the introduction of its flagship product, the Hostess CupCake. Over the years, the company has introduced several other popular snack foods, including Twinkies, Ho Hos, Ding Dongs, and Wonder Bread.
History[edit | edit source]
Hostess Brands was originally established as the Interstate Bakeries Corporation in 1919. The company went through several name changes and restructurings over the years. In 2009, it was renamed Hostess Brands, Inc. after its most popular brand.
In 2012, Hostess Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to a crippling strike by its workers. The company was bought by private equity firms Apollo Global Management and Metropoulos & Co. in 2013, who revived the brand and its popular products.
Products[edit | edit source]
Hostess Brands is known for its wide range of bakery products. The company's most popular product is the Twinkie, a cream-filled cake that has become an iconic American snack. Other popular products include the Hostess CupCake, a chocolate cupcake with a cream filling and a chocolate icing; the Ho Ho, a chocolate cake rolled with cream filling; and the Ding Dong, a chocolate cake with a cream filling and a chocolate coating.
The company also produces a range of bread products under the Wonder Bread brand, including white bread, whole grain bread, and hamburger buns.
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