date:Mar 25, 2013
While stating that the shuttered baking plants of Hostess Brands, Inc. will play a part within the constellation of Flowers Foods, Inc. bakeries, Allen L. Shiver, president of Flowers, suggested the Hostess plants will be reopened gradually over time, as dictated by market demand.
Any such re-openings will be careful and considered, he said.
In broad, general terms, Mr. Shiver commented on the pending Hostess acquisition during an investors day presentation March 20 at the New York Stock Excha