US: Hostess sale will "most likely" lead to break up

By Katy Askew | 3 January 2013

The sale of Hostess Brands will most likely result in a break-up of the company, a spokesperson for the group told just-food.

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The sale of Hostess Brands will most likely result in a break-up of the company, a spokesperson for the group told just-food.

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