Hostess reveals LTO autumn and Halloween snacks The fall snacks are available now, and Halloween snacks are available in September. Liz Parker Kuhn August 21, 2024 Hostess reintroduces fan-favorite seasonal snacks and new Halloween packs to level up trick-or-treating.Read More
Hostess partners with Dude Dad on mystery Twinkies The bakery brand and Instagram influencer collaborated on the secret flavor. Jenni Spinner July 23, 2024 The bakery brand and Instagram influencer collaborated on the secret flavor.Read More
Fun Friday: Juicy Drop beats, Hostess "joy" drones, Ocean Spray campaign, Ball Park Buns contest, dive bar wedding If your first, middle, or last name is Joy, you might win a Hostess prize pack. Liz Parker Kuhn June 14, 2024 This week's Fun Friday includes bread as art, Ocean Spray's new campaign, Hostess treats for those named Joy, a dive bar wedding from Miller's High Life and Planters, and more.Read More
Hostess releases new Meltamors mini cakes Consumers can pop the new mini lava-style cakes into the microwave. Liz Parker Kuhn March 21, 2024 The latest Hostess cake creation will be available in two Hostess fan-favorite flavors: Double Chocolate and Chocolate Creamy Caramel.Read More
Hostess introduces HoneyBun Donettes breakfast ‘mashup’ The baked snack combines HoneyBun and Donettes brands in one pack. Jenni Spinner February 16, 2024 The baked snack combines HoneyBun and Donettes brands in one pack.Read More
SF&WB's greatest hits: the most-read articles last week Stories on new products, packaging redesigns, and producer perspectives ranked high with readers. Jenni Spinner January 23, 2024 Stories on new products, packaging redesigns, and producer perspectives ranked high with readers.Read More
Hostess releases new and returning baked snacks for Valentine’s Day The quartet of treats comes in heart-bedecked packaging for seasonal snacking. Jenni Spinner January 18, 2024 The quartet of treats comes in heart-bedecked packaging for seasonal snacking.Read More
2023’s greatest hits: the most popular SF&WB stories of the year The 20 most-read articles on our site include a wide range of tasty snack and bakery news. Jenni Spinner December 21, 2023 The 20 most-read articles on our site include a wide range of tasty snack and bakery news.Read More
J.M. Smucker forms Sweet Baked Snacks strategic business area Following its Hostess Brands acquisition, the company also has shifted its leadership team. Jenni Spinner November 8, 2023 The company has also announced a series of leadership changes to support the business following the closing of its acquisition of Hostess Brands.Read More
Hostess to be acquired by J.M. Smucker Co. J.M. Smucker Co. will acquire the company for approximately $5.6 billion. September 12, 2023 The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of The J.M. Smucker Co.’s current fiscal year ending April 30, 2024.Read More