The top 20 most-read just-food news stories in 2020
Which stories from just-food's news pages got you and your peers clicking throughout 2020? Here's a list of the top 20.
Hostess Brands
Aryzta sale said to be still on cards with Flowers Foods, Hostess Brands potential runners
A sale of struggling European bakery business Aryzta is said to be still on the cards despite suggestions earlier this week that plans for a disposal had failed.
Hostess Brands expects first-quarter profit decline
Hostess Brands expects profits to fall in the US-based baked goods firm's fiscal first quarter due to recent acquisitions and disposals.
Hostess Brands to buy Canada cookie maker Voortman
US baked-goods supplier Hostess Brands has entered into an agreement to buy a Canada-based wafer and cookie business for US$320m.
Hostess Brands creates senior strategy role
Hostess Brands has set up a new executive role looking at strategy as the US baked-goods supplier embarks on the "next phase of growth".
Hostess Brands expects $10m hit on third-quarter revenues from upgrade work
Hostess Brands expects to see as much as US$10m shaved off its third-quarter revenues amid upgrades and maintenance work to some of the US baked goods maker's production lines. The…
Hostess Brands to sell in-store bakery arm to Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
US-based sweet baked goods company Hostess Brands is to sell its in-store bakery arm Superior Cake Products to local peer Sara Lee Frozen Bakery for US$65m. The Twinkies and Ding…
Hostess Brands to shift distribution centre to boost efficiencies
Hostess Brands plans to relocate its main distribution centre as the US bakery products maker seeks to improve cost efficiencies following a drop in first-quarter profits. The Twinkies and Ding…
New products – Mondelez broadens Cadbury range in UK; Intersnack-owned crisp brand McCoy’s launches Muchos tortilla chips; Parag Milk Foods expands reach of premium offering Pride of Cows; Pladis expands Go Ahead line with low-calorie options
This week's batch of new products includes US food groups Post Holdings and Hostess Brands coming together to launch breakfast cereals and a chicken alternative from Naturli' Foods. Mondelez broadens Cadbury…
Hostess Brands issues profit warning
US snacks maker Hostess Brands has cut its forecast for annual earnings amid pressure on costs and "expected headwinds" in the second half of 2018. The Twinkies owner also cited…
Hostess Brands launches bite-sized Bakery Petites; Pastas Gallo unveils ‘superfoods’ range; Burton’s debuts Wagon Wheels Teacakes
just-food publishes the most notable product development from the international food sector, presented in bitesize format to give you a flavour of the innovation from your peers and competitors announced…
