Sarasota Firm Intends To Bid For Hostess, Twinkies Brands

Patch ^ | November 19, 2012 | Charles Schelle

[2ndDivisionVet]

A Sarasota company may be to thank for saving Twinkies.

Hurst Capital, LLLP on Monday filed a letter of intent to acquire the assets of Hostess Brands Inc. with the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York becoming the latest company to step forward to save Twinkies from extinction.

"Hostess has over the past 80 years created several of the most recognizable and powerful brands in the United States,” said Hurst Capital, LLLP Managing General Partner Austin Hurst in a statement. "They have undeniable value and when combined with the other existing assets of the company represent a compelling acquisition opportunity."

Hostess Brands, the bankrupt baker of iconic consumer brands including Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho Hos and Wonder bread, had been in business for 82 years and filed a motion Monday morning seeking permission to close its business and sell its assets, according to the company...

[JediJones]

Don’t let your Ho Hos grow up to be Bimbo’s.

[freekitty]

lol

[kara37]

You will get the driest Twinkie you have ever eaten if you go Bimbo.

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Entenmanns have some really good products. I don't think any of their cake products are dry.

[freekitty]

That’s good to know. They ruined Mrs. Baird’s Bread. The crust is awful and the bread is dry. Most mexican breads and pastries no offense is very dry.