Twinkies maker Hostess to close

Twinkies may not last forever after all. Hostess, the maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Wonder Bread, announced on Nov. 16, 2012, that it is winding down operations and has filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeking permission to close its business and sell its assets, including its brands and facilities. The company filed the motion after striking workers across the U.S. crippled its ability to maintain production.

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