Nissin Foods, Kellogg and Grupo Bimbo also rank high on list.

Hostess acquisition seen boosting company sales by $650 million during the rest of fiscal 2024.

Dan O’Leary will lead new Sweet Baked Snacks unit.

Transaction was first announced on Sept. 11.

Offer had been set to expire at 12 a.m. EST on Nov. 7.

Transaction valued at $20 million.

Undisclosed Party A spent months pursuing Twinkies maker.

Startups see opportunity in the at-home occasion.
 

Smucker acquired Sahale Snacks in 2014.

Cowen and Co. rates J.M. Smucker as ‘outperform.’