Twinkies

Smucker's to Buy Twinkies Maker Hostess in $5.6 Billion Deal
Smucker's to Buy Twinkies Maker Hostess in $5.6 Billion Deal
Smucker's to Buy Twinkies Maker Hostess in $5.6 Billion Deal
Jelly giant Smucker's, known for making fruit spreads and Jif peanut butter, announced on Monday, September 11th that they have officially signed an agreement to acquire the Twinkies maker, Hostess Brands Inc. Smucker's makes everything from Milk-Bone dog treats to Folgers Coffee. Chief Executive Mark Smucker said in an interview that "Hostess brands bring a new way to reach consumers during new parts of the day" far beyond Uncrustables or Jif peanut butter is capable on its own.
Why Pay Thousands For Twinkies?  Here’s The Recipe.
Why Pay Thousands For Twinkies? Here’s The Recipe.
Why Pay Thousands For Twinkies? Here’s The Recipe.
In the wake of the closing of Hostess, many are worried that they won't be able to get Twinkies, and driving the prices of the snack cakes up to absurd degrees on eBay. Good thing the recipe is easy to find, if you're not made of money.
Union Head Blames Bain Capital For Death of Twinkies
Union Head Blames Bain Capital For Death of Twinkies
Union Head Blames Bain Capital For Death of Twinkies
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has said there is a place for the blame in the closing of Hostess Brands and the end of Twinkies as we know them.  Trumka laid the blame at the feet of investment firms like Bain Capital.  He said, What’s happening with Hostess Brands is a microcosm of what’s wrong with America, as Bain-style Wall Street vultures make themselves rich by making America poor... Read