Jeff Uscher: Hostess Brands, the closely held maker of Twinkies, Hostess Cupcakes, Ho-Hos, Drake’s Cakes and Wonder Bread, has announced that it will shut down all operations beginning today and liquidate the company’s assets as soon as it receives permission from the bankruptcy court.  Read more…

Hostess Brands Inc. today announced 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 iconic brands and facilities. Bakery operations have been suspended at all plants. Delivery of Read more…