ARKADELPHIA, AR — Hostess Brands and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, along with other state and local officials, revealed the signage of its forthcoming Arkadelphia bakery to recognize innovation, economic investment and job creation throughout central Arkansas.
“As Hostess Brands continues to focus on building a socially responsible, modern, snacking powerhouse, we are excited to reach another milestone in our journey to bring a sustainability-first bakery to the Arkadelphia community,” said Andy Callahan, president and CEO of Hostess Brands. “Unveiling the Hostess Brands’ sign at this once-idle facility is tangible evidence of our commitment to deliver on our sustainability priorities, while also meeting the growing demand among consumers for our iconic and innovative snacks. We thank Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson, state and local officials, and the Arkadelphia business community for partnering with us to make this new bakery a reality.”
The bakery’s expansion is indicative of its growth over the past few years. This facility will increase its bakery capacity for one of its notable products, Donettes, and cake platforms by about 20% to help accommodate the rising consumer demand.
“I am proud to see Hostess, a beloved household name, expanding its roots into Arkadelphia,” Gov. Hutchinson said. “Arkansas welcomes a new investment partner that will bring its sustainability-first policies to a business community ripe for growth.”
With Hostess investing between $120 million to $140 million into the closed Arkadelphia factory, its transformation into a 330,000-sq.-ft. bakery will produce at least 150 new jobs into the community over the next three years. The bakery is set to be operational by mid-2023.
