| 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 |
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]
- ^ "The Rich History of Twinkies". New York Times. December 10, 2016.
- ^ "Ward Baking Company Historical Site". Ward Baking Company. Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved September 19, 2021.