The main manufacturer in Canada is Vachon Inc. which makes and distributes such products as May West, Jos.

Snack cakes can be found in many American supermarkets and convenience stores, sold either individually or by the box.

Well-known American manufacturers of snack cakes include Hostess, Little Debbie, Dolly Madison, Tastykake and Drake's.

In 2004, the snack-cake industry in the US experienced major consolidation, which resulted in fewer products being offered to consumers.

[1] For example, Dolly Madison zingers, Hostess brand Twinkies, and Drake's coffee cakes were all solely produced by the now-defunct Interstate Bakeries Corporation.