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Hostess to close, cites nationwide worker strike

Hostess Going Out of Business

Hostess Brands says it is going out of business, closing plants that make Twinkies and Wonder Bread and laying off all of its 18,500 workers. The Irving, Texas, company says a nationwide worker strike crippled its ability to make and deliver its products at several locations.

Senh: Your move, strikers.

 

Twinkies maker Hostess seeks bankruptcy protection

The maker of Twinkies, Sno Balls and Wonder Bread is trying to lose the fat. Hostess Brands is hoping to cut its high costs as it heads back into bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a decade.

 

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