Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors..

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (fishtaco)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:10:23 GMT

Dupe

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (fishtaco)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:08:32 GMT

David_NYC

Dolly, for continuity's sake, I should have restated that the cookies are back in stores since about May, 2009. See this thread:
http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/Mother39s-Cookies-are-back-m512575.aspx
Lance, Inc picked up the Archway line in bankruptcy court. Kelloggs picked up Mother's Cookies, also in bankruptcy court. Sorry for my editorial lapse.
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Was going to say, they are all over the place in Indiana. Was a coupon in Sundays paper.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (David_NYC)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:18:04 GMT

Holly, for continuity's sake, I should have restated that the cookies are back in stores since about May, 2009. See this thread:
http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/Mother39s-Cookies-are-back-m512575.aspx
Lance, Inc picked up the Archway line in bankruptcy court. Kelloggs picked up Mother's Cookies, also in bankruptcy court. Sorry for my editorial lapse.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (HollyDolly)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:49:23 GMT

I think i saw some for sale still at the H.E.B. Grocerystore here in Schertz.I need to get a couple of things, so maybe I'll look. H.E.B. has their own brand of cookies,but I don't have any idea who makes them.
That's a same, as we sometimes would buy Archway cookies in the past,including the frosted animal cookies.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (Foodbme)

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:47:25 GMT

David_NYC

As the Times article exposes, the Mother's/Archway books were cooked as well. Fascinating read. I could not find any subsequent news coverage concerning the various lawsuits, however.

You mean they were making Dough while Cooking the Books???
Well, if that ain't the icing on the cake!

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (David_NYC)

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:09:21 GMT

I'm adding a footnote to this three year old thread because The New York Times published a story on May 31st, 2009 which I missed at the time. It answers the question why Mother's/Archway Cookies suddenly closed their doors, and why aging cookies were dumped into just about every surplus channel late in 2008.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/business/31archway.html?_r=1&ref=business

As the Times article exposes, the Mother's/Archway books were cooked as well. Fascinating read. I could not find any subsequent news coverage concerning the various lawsuits, however.
ADDENDUM: Please note that, as stated above and in another thread, Archway and Mother's cookies were back in stores about May 2009 because existing snack food and cookie producers bought the product lines in bankruptcy court. They remain in production.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (enginecapt)

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:32:23 GMT

Picked up a bag of iced oatmeal this morning. They're a bit different than before, but not in an unpleasant way.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (speechpeach)

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:18:26 GMT

I like the date filled oatmeal, some of the holiday cookies and the oatmeal ones. My father was allergic to chocolate, so he always had a few Archway cookies around to appease his sweet tooth. He liked them since they were tasty, soft. and did not contain chocolate or coccoa I look somewhat like my father, and have a sweet tooth like him and also love Archway cookies.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (marky90)

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:14:53 GMT

They are back in stores!!!!!!!

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (David_NYC)

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:35:43 GMT

Over the weekend, I have found short dated Archway and Mother's cookies in NYC Metro area Dollar Tree strores. A nearby supermarket was selling the same one flavor left for $3.49 for a one pound package.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (plb)

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 11:01:47 GMT

I saw Archway in the stores here in TX over the holidays, but not my favorite nougat ones.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (marky90)

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:11:46 GMT

This is great news!! Thanks David for posting this.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (David_NYC)

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:07:56 GMT

Both Archway and Mother's brands are to be resurrected by new owners after a sale through bankruptcy proceedings.
Lance, Inc. bought Archway:
http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20081204/NEWS01/81203035
Kelloggs bought Mother's:
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20081205/BUSINESS/812050312/1002/NEWS01

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (David_NYC)

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:51:00 GMT

For those looking to make a "last buy" I found several varieties of Archway cookies in a Big Lots today. A source most people wouild not think of checking out.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (marky90)

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:21:12 GMT

I agree, Archway/Mothers were not the best cookies...Of course Oreos took the top spot for grocery store cookies. But those Holiday Nougat and Animal Circus Cookies always seemed to have a place in my home growing up and it's a shame that they are gone along with all the jobs that made it happen...

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (felix4067)

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:33:07 GMT

I always looked at Archway cookies as the last resort of the last resort. As in, I had to buy cookies because I didn't have time to make them, and every other kind was sold out. I agree with firecommander3565...they taste like they were made 20 years ago, and left out to get as hard as possible in the mean time.

However, I am saddened by still more loss of American jobs.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (plb)

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:42:13 GMT

Are they the company that makes the cashew nougat cookies you only see right before Christmas? If so, it’s going to be a less merry one this year.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (HollyDolly)

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:16:43 GMT

Wow, this is the first I've heard about it.I think I've seen them at H.E.B. Grocery Stores here.Guess I'll have to buy some
next time I buy cat food while they still have them, though it is quite possible someone will buy the company.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (David_NYC)

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:05:42 GMT

Employees of Archway's management company caught with their hands in the cookie jar:
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810140314

The Battle Creek Enquirer has also run stories about Archway since company headquarters were in Battle Creek.

However, last Thursday the Archway plant in Kitchener, Ontario resumed cookie production, per the Waterloo Record:
http://news.therecord.com/article/430729

This discussion on Topix, right now at 264 comments, had people from all over the country discussing the collaspe of Archway. A lot of inside information, including the fact that Archway and Mother's used co-packers, and some of their lenders were Wachovia and Washington Mutual (WaMu). Also, many allegations of cooking the books. Other allegations include Kellogg's Keebler Cookies having an interest in Archway. Note all this information is "As-Is, Where Is":
http://www.topix.com/forum/city/delton-mi/T14VL3OQMR4H0B6F0

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (MGWerks)

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:40:59 GMT

Iced Molasses are my favorite Archer's cookies. I made it to the local super market and bought all the Iced Molasses they had, adn 2 of everything else. I have lots of freezer space.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (plb)

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:01:34 GMT

I did an appraisal of the Mother's factory in Oakland years ago when someone bought them out. Can't remember if it was Archway or a pervious owner. But I got to eat all the cookies I wanted hot off of the lines.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (Frankman)

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:00:20 GMT

I'm not a cookie eater per se but I did eat 2 kinds. Cameos blue package and Archway Iced Oatmeal. Sob sob. I like 'em extra sweet.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (Baah Ben)

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:27:45 GMT

I never want to see anyone go out of business. but, I never cared for their cookies. The only packaged cookies I like are Mal-O Mars, Peanutters and Sam's Club Chocolate Chip with Pecans that they sell at Walmart. They are really good..Made with butter.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (Diner-Lover)

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00:55 GMT

This is sad news! A woman I visit at a local nursing home always requests Archway Oatmeal Cookies, so I guess I'll be looking for a similar oatmeal cookie to bring to her (I'll keep the Wegman's cookies in mind).

My Mom often bought Archways when we were growing up, especially the Chocolate Chip Icebox and Soft Drop cookies, Ruth's Oatmeal, Date-Filled Oatmeal (my favorite), Iced Oatmeal, and Molasses. I guess I'll see if they're still around at local stores and stock up for my parents and me.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (MGWerks)

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:39:10 GMT

Well, off to the store for me!

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (dasl_4)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:24:59 GMT

My store shelves are still fully stocked .. I checked this evening 5 pm

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (wheregreggeats.com)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:44:57 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by russ2304

I know its not much consolation for die hard Archway Fans but if you have a Wegmans in your area try their store brand oatmeal cookies--almost identical!

They too may disappear if they were contract baked by Archway.

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (Greymo)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:16:12 GMT

Archway is the only store brand cookies that we buy on any regular basis and I am going to miss them. I cleared a shelf in my freezer and went to the supermarket and stocked up for what may be our last tastes of Archway. I bought the oatmeal, oatmeal raisin. frosted lemons, ginger snaps, molasses and the frosted animal cookies. I noticed that the date to "use by" on the frosted animal cookies is not until Jan 09 so will go back to the store and buy the rest of them.

When I make homemade chocolate cupcakes for the chuch's bake sales, I always frost the cupcakes in white frosting and stick a frosted animal cookie on top. They sell for fifty cents each and are the very first things to sell out!

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (CajunKing)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:54:22 GMT

I am going to miss those oatmeal raisin cookies and big glass of milk

RE: Mother's/Archway Cookies shuts it's doors.. (russ2304)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:06:47 GMT

I know its not much consolation for die hard Archway Fans but if you have a Wegmans in your area try their store brand oatmeal cookies--almost identical!