Sure, they are rioting for food in Haiti. Yes, the melting glaciers are threatening fresh water supply. But, did you know that the eternal Twinkie may soon be on the endangered list?
The Interstate Bakeries Corporation, based in Kansas City, Missouri, makes the Hostess products, including Wonder bread, Ho-Ho’s, Ding-Dongs, Twinkies, and Cupcakes. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2004 with the high price of flour cited as one of the reasons the company was struggling. The price of flour in 2004 was $4 a bushel. As the company tries to get itself back on track, flour prices have soared to as high as $12 a bushel. More after the fold.
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