Hostess packs on the love with Valentine’s Day roll out
Valentine’s Day is just weeks away and Hostess is showing off some of its holiday-inspired treats, which include a gift box.
"The Hostess brand is excited to offer a variety of Valentine's Day-themed snacks for families to enjoy together at home and for consumers looking to surprise their loved ones with a sweet gift," said Chris Balach, vice president, marketing, Sweet Baked Snacks at the J.M. Smucker Co. "Featuring soft cake and cheerful packaging, our beloved snacks are sure to spark a moment of carefree joy for Hostess fans and their loved ones this Valentine's Day."
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Products consumers can expect to find include:
- Twinkies Valentine’s Day Gift Box: Available exclusively at Walmart, it features 18 individually wrapped cakes in a gift box with a heart printed on the front for easy gifting;
- Valentine Ding Dongs: Heart-shaped treats that feature a soft chocolate cake and crème filling alongside red sprinkles;
- Strawberry Cheesecake Flavored Baby Bundts: Mini bundt cakes made with a strawberry flavored cake that is baked with strawberries and topped with a cheesecake-flavored drizzle; and
- Frosted Strawberry Flavored Donettes: A shareable strawberry-flavored mini donut package that is filled with a chocolate coating.
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Each of the returning snacks is available in a multi-pack at grocery retailers nationwide. Hostess Strawberry Cheesecake Baby Bundts and Frosted Strawberry Flavored Donettes also are available in single-serve packages at convenience stores across the U.S.
