Continental Baking Company
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.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food (Bakery) |
| Founded | 1849 (as Ward Baking Company) |
| Defunct | 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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