Hostess Brands Inc. has selected affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. as the “stalking horse” bidder for the majority of the assets of its snack cake business, which includes both Hostess and Dolly Madison branded products, including the iconic Twinkies brand.
McKee Food, Collegedale, Tenn., reportedly will offer Hostess Brands Inc. approximately $27 million for its Drake’s brand, a maker of snack cakes.
Members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union employed at Hostess Brands locations across the country began to strike on Nov. 9. The Texas-based company says a widespread strike could cause it to liquidate.
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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Written by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery editors, our Operations Weekly weekly enewsletter provides bakers and snack food manufacturers with up-to-the-minute news, ideas and industry trends.