As part of its forward-looking innovation and growth strategy, and following its acquisition of in-store bakery company Superior Cake Products last year, Hostess Brands is expanding its presence in the in-store bakery category with the launch of Hostess Bake Shop.

Earlier this week, Sioux City, Iowa-based Palmer Candy Co. issued a limited recall of certain chocolate products after being informed by Valley Milk Products, a Maryland-based cooperative, that the milk powder used in a compound chocolate coating supplied by Blommer Chocolate Co. to Palmer Candy Co. has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Hostess Brands issued an allergen notification alerting consumers that its Indianapolis bakery is now a nut facility.

Bill Toler, who recently rang the opening bell on The Nasdaq to celebrate its listing on the market, discusses the enduring legacy of Hostess products.

Hostess transforms their classic Twinkies to a popular carnival treat. 

Hostess introduces a new recipe for their classic mini muffins. 

Hostess Brands will announce today that a majority stake in the company was sold to the Gores Group, an investment firm, for about $725 million.

George E. Deese will retire as executive chairman of the company’s board of directors at the end of the year.

The Schiller Park, IL, plant, which produces Twinkies and other Hostess treats, is expected to close Oct. 19.