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The Daily Texan

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October 4, 2022
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    Twinkies maker Hostess ready for its big bake sale

    NEW YORK — The future of Twinkies is virtually assured.

    Hostess Brands Inc. got final approval for its wind-down plans in bankruptcy court Thursday, setting the stage for its iconic snack cakes to find a second life with new owners — even as 18,000 jobs will be wiped out.

    The company said in court that it’s in talks with 110 potential buyers for its brands, which include CupCakes, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos. The suitors include at least five national retailers such as supermarkets, a financial adviser for Hostess said.


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