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Continental Baking Company
Bakeries of the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Continental Baking Company was one of the first bakeries to introduce fortified bread. It was the maker of the Twinkie and Wonder Bread. Through a series of acquisitions and mergers it became part of the former Hostess Brands company.[1][2]
Quick Facts Company type, Industry ...
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Food (Bakery) |
Founded | 1849; 175 years ago (1849) (as Ward Baking Company) |
Defunct | 1995; 29 years ago (1995) |
Successor | Interstate Bakeries Corporation, Hostess Brands |
Headquarters | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Key people | Robert Boyd Ward |
Products | Brands including: Wonder Bread, Twinkies |
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