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Hostess Brands, Inc. will unveil the official signage on its new bakery in Arkadelphia, Ark., with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, key state and local government officials and representatives of the local business community.

Hostess purchased the previously idled factory in March 2022 and is converting it into a state-of-the-art bakery. When completed, the bakery will be Hostess Brands’ most sustainable bakery yet and add at least 150 new jobs to the Arkadelphia community over the next three years.

Hostess will host a sign unveiling for state and local government officials, members of the local Arkadelphia community and media. There will be a brief ceremony event featuring remarks from key individuals involved in bringing the Hostess bakery to Arkadelphia.

Hostess CEO Andy Callahan will be present and will be joined by local officials during the ceremony, including Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston, Arkadelphia City Manager Gary Brinkley and Economic Development Corporation of Clark County Chairman, Kevin Jester.

WHEN: Sept. 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. CDT

WHERE: 1 Scroll Drive OR 1 Hostess Way, Arkadelphia, Arkansas

About Hostess Brands, Inc.
Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNK) is a snacking powerhouse with a portfolio of iconic brands and a mission to inspire moments of joy by putting our heart into everything we do. Hostess Brands is proud to make America’s No. 1 cupcake, mini donut and sugar-free cookie brands.  With sales exceeding $1.1 billion and employing approximately 2,600 dedicated team members, 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.  For more information about Hostess Brands, please visit hostessbrands.com.