date:Jan 15, 2013
The bankrupt maker of Twinkies, Devil Dogs and other snack cakes said it selected bids by rival bakery Flower Foods Inc. to buy six of its bread brands for $390 million. Flower Foods, based in Thomasville, Ga., is best known for Tastykakes but also makes breads including Natures Own and Cobblestone Mill.
Hostess is expected to announce buyers for its famed dessert cakes in coming weeks. The company has said a wide variety of parties have expressed interest in its brands, including national supe