J.M. Smucker acquires Hostess, maker of iconic Twinkies, for $5.6 billion

Peanut butter and jelly maker J.M. Smucker Co. on Monday announced it has gobbled up Hostess Brands, owner of the iconic Twinkies sugary snack cake, for a sweet $5.6 billion.

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