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Twinkies Are Coming Back: The Metropoulos Brothers On the Brand

Posted on April 9, 2013 by The Soul Brother

It’s hard to imagine Twinkies, Sno-Balls, and other Hostess products dying. After all, preservatives have given them a shelf life that rivals that of fine wine. But last fall it seemed as if the spongy, sickly-sweet confections would disappear from … Continue reading →

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Leon Black’s Apollo Global new owner of Twinkies, other Hostess snack brands

Posted on March 12, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By JOSH KOSMAN The last remaining boxes of Hostess Brands “Twinkies” are on display at a Jewel-Osco grocery store in Chicago on Dec. 11.          REUTERS Billionaire private equity mogul Leon Black is the new Mr. Twinkie. Black’s Apollo Global Management … Continue reading →

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