The private equity firms will control a portfolio of brands that include Ding Dongs, Twinkies and Ho-Ho cupcakes.

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Hostess reportedly plans to sell its 37 plants, in addition to its valuable brand names like Twinkies, Ho Hos and Ding Dongs.

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By the way, why have Twinkies gotten all the press publicity, along with Ding Dongs and Ho Hos, with the pies not being mentioned at all?

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Twinkies and Ding Dongs for cattle.

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