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I'm sure a few will buy them just for novelty sake, and to compare the new product with the old. After that, it won't take long for people to realize why they stopped buying them in the first place. Hopefully, the new company downsized enough to account for the fact that this product belongs in the pages of a history book, not on the shelves of every local grocer.
For what it's worth, I hear they've developed a new formula that will give the new version an even longer shelf life. They're going to need it because these products will be slow to move.
And Walmart in Tennessee? I can only imagine what kind of circus act that must resemble.
They have likely right-sized the company now so it can be profitable. It sales were still reasonably high, but now they can ship 2 different products on one truck. That eliminates tons of excess trucking positions.
My local WM in the past stocked what appeared to be a few hundred bucks worth of Twinkies at any time, and I was told by employees the shelves turned a few times per week. Multiply that by 52 weeks, by 4,000 stores, and than multiply that by 10+ to get an idea of their US market size. It is significant.
I'm sure a few will buy them just for novelty sake, and to compare the new product with the old. After that, it won't take long for people to realize why they stopped buying them in the first place. Hopefully, the new company downsized enough to account for the fact that this product belongs in the pages of a history book, not on the shelves of every local grocer.
For what it's worth, I hear they've developed a new formula that will give the new version an even longer shelf life. They're going to need it because these products will be slow to move.
And Walmart in Tennessee? I can only imagine what kind of circus act that must resemble.
I had to laugh when I read this... Pretty much true. I used to love Twinkies, but it must be 25-30 years since I had one. It's sort of like the McRib.
I'm sure a few will buy them just for novelty sake, and to compare the new product with the old. After that, it won't take long for people to realize why they stopped buying them in the first place. Hopefully, the new company downsized enough to account for the fact that this product belongs in the pages of a history book, not on the shelves of every local grocer.
For what it's worth, I hear they've developed a new formula that will give the new version an even longer shelf life. They're going to need it because these products will be slow to move.
And Walmart in Tennessee? I can only imagine what kind of circus act that must resemble.
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Originally Posted by bobtn
My local WM in the past stocked what appeared to be a few hundred bucks worth of Twinkies at any time, and I was told by employees the shelves turned a few times per week. Multiply that by 52 weeks, by 4,000 stores, and than multiply that by 10+ to get an idea of their US market size. It is significant.
Excellent, a longer shelf life for Twinkies in WM.
Occasionally, I just enjoy reading the ingredients and practicing my chemical vocabulary.
Well, I had the occasional Twinkies, so I broke down and bought a box today.
Hate to say it but it's not the Twinkie I remember. It's close, but it has this almost industrial taste to it. Hopefully this is just because it’s starting back up, otherwise any of those cheap imitation Twinkies that were out as a cheap alternative taste just the same for lower price.
I bought them today, too. Mine were better than ever-made in the KC plant.
Naturally. They don't have that unholy stench of living wage union labor. The best twinkies are the ones moistened by the sweat and tears of child laborers
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Originally Posted by Rabrrita
Hate to say it but it's not the Twinkie I remember. It's close, but it has this almost industrial taste to it. Hopefully this is just because it’s starting back up, otherwise any of those cheap imitation Twinkies that were out as a cheap alternative taste just the same for lower price.
The company said they have added another ingredient to increase it's shelf life. I would suspect that is the culprit.
My supermarket in New England started carrying TastyKakes (an iconic Philadelphia-area cake) because Hostess was unavailable. I hope they continue with the TastyKakes.
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