date:Jan 16, 2013
ssachusetts (3), Michigan (1), Missouri (6), Nevada (1), New Jersey (1), New York (5), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (2), and Rhode Island (1).
The sale transaction, which is expected to close no later than April 30, also includes intellectual property associated with the Butternut, Home Pride, Merita, Natures Pride and Wonder brands.
According to the purchase agreement, Butternut has been sold out of nine of Hostess facilities, with the majority of production and sales attributed to the Peoria, Ill.