English Muffin Battle Not Toast Yet

PHILADELPHIABimbo Bakeries, the owner of Thomas English Muffin, is suing a former executive for defecting to rival Hostess. Bimbo alleges Chris Botticella is one of only seven people who know the 75-year-old trade secret for making the Thomas' English Muffins famous nooks and crannies that cradle butter and provide a tasty crunch.

As reported by the Associated Press, Bimbos lawyers submitted a brief to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to block Botticella from taking the job at Hostess. According to the brief,

"Botticella could produce an English muffin that might look a bit different, but that would nevertheless possess the distinctive taste, texture and flavor character that distinguish the Thomas' English Muffin and that have been the foundation of the product's success."

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