Hostess Brands produces new and classic snacks, including Hostess® Donettes®, Twinkies®, CupCakes, Ding Dongs® and Zingers®, as well as a variety of Voortman® cookies and wafers.

J.M. Smucker Company will acquire Twinky maker, Hostess Brands via a cash and stock deal worth $5.6 billion. Smucker continues to acquire brands optimized by private equity as Hostess adds additional revenue and earnings upside.

Hostess Brands: Hostess Brands to Be Acquired by the J.M. Smucker Co. for Approximately $5.6 Billion