The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

US bakery company Hostess Brands has introduced four new holiday snacks for the Christmas season.

Making their seasonal debut, Holiday HoHos are chocolate snack cakes packed with creamy filling. In addition, the limited-edition treats also include three returning fan favourites – Holiday CupCakes, Mint Chocolate-flavoured Twinkies and Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow-flavoured Donettes. Christopher Balach, general manager of Hostess Brands, said: "With the holiday season right around the corner, consumers are anticipating the return of special flavours that capture the joy, delight and traditions of the season. From the classic chocolate sponge cake and refreshing mint flavour of our Mint Chocolate-flavoured Twinkies to the rich and creamy hot chocolate flavour of our Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow-flavoured Donettes, we think consumers will love our holiday snacks". The seasonal snacks are available for a limited time in multi-packs at grocery retailers nationwide.