date:Mar 14, 2013
the closure of 33 bakeries, 565 distribution centers, approximately 5,500 delivery routes, 570 bakery outlet stores and the loss of 18,500 jobs. Hostess Brands said it would sell its popular brands, including Hostess, Drakes and Dolly Madison, which make iconic cake products such as Twinkies, CupCakes, Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Sno Balls and Donettes. Bread brands to be sold include Wonder, Natures Pride, Merita, Home Pride, Butternut and Beefsteak, among others.