Archive for the 'Hostess' Category

Hostess, Maker of Twinkies, Files for Bankruptcy

By John Udovich Privately held Hostess Brands Inc., the makers of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in three years, meaning investors might want to take a closer look at other bakery or snack food stocks like John September's settlement followed a break-up almost a decade ago, following claims [...]

Twinkies maker Hostess seeks bankruptcy protection

By John Udovich Privately held Hostess Brands Inc., the makers of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in three years, meaning investors might want to take a closer look at other bakery or snack food stocks like John The first food truck I ever visited was the Hostess Truck [...]

Twinkies Maker Hostess Files for Chapter 11 Protection

NEW YORK — Hostess Brands Inc., the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is seeking bankruptcy protection, blaming its pension and medical benefits obligations, increased competition and tough economic conditions. Hostess, the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is filing for bankruptcy protection. Hostess Brands Inc, a U.S. wholesale baker, on Wednesday filed for chapter [...]

Hostess Tries to Lengthen Shelf Life

By JULIE JARGON And MIKE SPECTOR Hostess Brands Inc.'s survival could depend on the outcome of negotiations with its two main unions, as the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread prepares to file for bankruptcy protection a second time, The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Interstate Brands, doing business [...]