Twinkie-Maker Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:00am

Hostess Brands, which also makes Wonder Bread, Ding Dongs and more, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Despite a previous bankruptcy process only a few years ago, Hostess was unable to agree with unions on reducing pension and other labor costs.

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