Hostess Brands

The BCTGM wants its workers to be employed by the new Hostess Brands owners

Baker’s union wants involvement in Hostess re-launch

By Kacey Culliney

The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) says its members should be a part of the newly launched Hostess Brands business given their expertise.

McKee Foods secures Drake’s portfolio as Hostess cancels auction

McKee Foods secures Drake’s portfolio as Hostess cancels auction

By Elaine WATSON

It’s too early to say when Devil Dogs and Ring Dings will be back on shelves, but they - and other brands in the Drake’s snack cake portfolio - will likely be produced in plants in Collegedale, Tennessee and Stuarts Draft, Virginia, says new owner McKee...

Diamond posts Q1 loss after walnut scandal

Diamond posts Q1 loss after walnut scandal

By Oliver Nieburg

Kettle Chips maker Diamond Foods has recorded a $10.7m loss in the first quarter of 2013 after incurring expenses for an investigation into improper payments to walnut growers.

Hostess appoints new CEO to lead it out of bankruptcy

Hostess appoints new CEO to lead it out of bankruptcy

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Beleaguered Twinkies and Wonder Bread maker Hostess Brands has appointed Gregory Rayburn as CEO to lead it out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, replacing Brian Driscoll, whose resignation was effective on Friday.

Twinkies maker Hostess Brands files for bankruptcy

Twinkies maker Hostess Brands files for bankruptcy

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Wonder bread and Twinkies maker Hostess Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to allow it to restructure, but does not expect to stop producing or delivering any of its products during the process, the company said on Wednesday.

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