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Hostess Brands prepares to bring back Twinkies

April 30, 2013

Hostess Brands, LLC, is opening several bakeries to produce Twinkies and other Hostess snack cakes.


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Hostess Brands selects McKee Foods as winning bidder for Drake's brand

March 15, 2013

McKee Foods Corp. has agreed to pay Hostess Brands inc. $27.5 million for the Drake's brand and certain equipment.


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McKee Foods to bid on Hostess brand Drake’s

January 28, 2013

McKee Food, Collegedale, Tenn., reportedly will offer Hostess Brands Inc. approximately $27 million for its Drake’s brand, a maker of snack cakes.


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Hostess’ final contract offer includes lowering wages by 8%

August 24, 2012

Irving, Texas-based Hostess Brands Inc. made its final contract offer to certain union members that included lowering wages and commissions by 8% in the contract's first year, according to a report in The Washington Post. Hostess also is considering selling its Merita brand of breads available in the Southeast.


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State of the Industry: Sweet Goods—Caddy Shack of Sweet Goods

In today’s sweet goods market, products face a sand trap of consumers who forego sweet products.
June 18, 2012
It can be rather tough for sweet goods products these days. The huge movement to better-for-you items hasn’t exactly been good news and a smooth fairway for this category. But bakers and manufacturers of sweet goods, snack cakes and other delectable treats are watching the demands just as closely as producers in other bakery market segments, and heeding the calls.
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SNAXPO 2012: SNAXPO at 75

February 16, 2012
The snack industry should plan on attending or exhibiting at SNAXPO 2012, March 16-19, in Phoenix at the Phoenix Convention Center. Hosted by the Snack Food Association, this exciting diamond anniversary (75th year) snack event will provide opportunities to network with snack food industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest and greatest trends and technologies and hear interesting speakers, such as former Arkansas governor and best-selling author, Mike Huckabee.
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Food Plant of the Future: Global Food Safety Impact on Facilities

On-Demand: SQF 2000, FSMA, ISO 22000/PAS220 and other standards continue to gain traction in an attempt to create safer foods and beverages.

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