Hostess

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Note: A hostess is also the feminine version of the word host, in the context of a presenter.

Hostess is a brand of the Interstate Bakeries Corporation in the United States, known for its sugary snacks Twinkies, CupCakes, Chocodiles, Ding Dongs, HoHos, SuzieQ's, Sno Balls, Zingers, Donettes, Mini Muffins, Hostess Fruit Pies, Pudding Pies, and Leopards.

In 1925, the Taggart Bakery was selling a new brand of white bread called Wonder Bread. The Continental Baking Company purchased Taggart and began selling Wonder nationwide, and invented Hostess Cakes as an additional brand to increase the company's popularity with retail vendors.

The Twinkie was invented for Hostess by Jimmy Dewar in 1930, and became popular during the Great Depression. Its original banana filling was switched to vanilla creme after a banana shortage during World War II.

Interstate Bakeries Corporation purchased the Continental Baking Company in 1995.

In September, 2004 the IBC company filed for bankruptcy.

[edit] External links

• Hostess Cakes official site
• Seanbaby's Hostess Page - An archive of old Hostess ads from Marvel and DC comic books, with humorous comments.
• Hostess Fruit Pies - A humorous article written by a Hostess fruit pie fan.