After filing for bankruptcy in 2012, Hostess Brands, now owned by private equity groups Apollo Global Management and Metropolis & Co is back open for business. The company, which suffered for years before closing its bakeries, is now reopening locations in Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, and Georgia, and their products are expected to be back on the shelves by July of this year.
“I’m excited for Twinkies to come back on the shelves,” junior Grant Jarvis said. “I’ve enjoyed eating Twinkies, and I can’t wait to eat some more.”
However, some are opposed to the idea of these fatty foods being sold nationwide.
“I don’t really like the Hostess products,” junior Quinn Havens said. “They’re not healthy, and (by selling Hostess products), America is promoting obesity.”
Since 1930, Hostess Brands, inc. has had a large influence over America’s culture, and many are excited that the tradition will continue.
“I love Twinkies. Twinkies are a childhood necessity and I can’t live without them,” 2013 graduate Brandon Scott. “Twinkies represent the American dream, and don’t ever give up. That’s how I feel. I’m extremely excited.”
nettie bradley • Mar 19, 2014 at 10:09 pm
Hi, my name is nettie. I grew up in detroit michigan, in one of the most beautiful homes a child could be a part of. my parents were Christains who taught my family about love and Christian values. we were priviledged to have good foods, and hostess was right up there at the top with kelloggs,follgers,del monte and many others. i was so upset when hostess was taken off the shelves in our grocery stores. Thank you for bringing hostess back, please don’t let us go through this again. lol. God bless you.