The move expands Utz’s position in Chicago and the Midwest
January 11, 2021
Utz Brands, Inc., a manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement with Snak-King Corp. to acquire certain assets related to the Vitner’s brand, a brand of snack foods in the Chicago metropolitan market, for a total purchase price of $25 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
Building on Slim Jim® Savage meat stick success, company rolls out new Mild flavor and more meat snacks, seeds, salty snacks, popcorn and sweet treats
November 2, 2020
Conagra Brands, Inc. is bringing more new meat snacks, seeds, salty snacks, popcorn and sweet treats to its virtual showroom at the online 2020 NACS "Crack The Code Experience", presented by the National Association of Convenience Stores.
New chip varieties include Tostitos Hint of Guac, Baked Ruffles Flamin’ Hot and Rold Gold Recipe No. 4 Zesty Buffalo
October 14, 2020
Frito-Lay launched three new products to take game day to the next level. Introducing Tostitos Hint of Guac, Baked Ruffles Flamin’ Hot and Rold Gold Recipe No. 4 Zesty Buffalo—all available now.
Sixth-generation, family operated business to enhance e-commerce presence and direct-to-home delivery services of premium snacks
October 13, 2020
Amidst the ongoing pandemic created by the coronavirus (COVID-19), Unique Pretzel Bakery, Inc., a sixth-generation family business based in southeastern Pennsylvania, a region recognized as the pretzel capital of the world, saw an opportunity where other businesses were forced to close or postpone corporate initiatives. The company followed a different strategy and launched a corporate rebranding to become Unique Snacks.
Takis® brand brings its explosive flavor to snack nut category
October 13, 2020
The Takis® brand known for the iconic spicy rolled tortilla chip with intense flavor, announced a new addition to its snack portfolio – Takis® Hot Nuts. The daring taste that Takis® snacks fans know is expanding to the snack nuts category.
New varieties include Honey Mustard Morty and Look at Me! I'm Cheddar & Sour Cream, both inspired by Adult Swim's™ Pop Culture Phenonmenon
September 15, 2020
Pringles® is continuing its partnership with Adult Swim's award-winning series, Rick and Morty™, with an expanded collection of limited-edition flavors inspired by the hit show. In addition to Pickle Rick crisps, the two newest flavors, Honey Mustard Morty and Look at Me! I'm Cheddar & Sour Cream, are rooted in the show's cosmic absurdity captured by the quirky cast of characters.
Products features clean and sustainable ingredients such as cassava, sweet potato and Himalayan pink salt
September 7, 2020
LesserEvil, the better-for-you snack brand known for its premium portfolio of tasty snacks, including recently-introduced Keto Certified Mini Cookies, announced its latest innovation, Grain Free Veggie Sticks, which hit shelves in retail and online this September.
Transaction Introduces Utz as a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange after nearly 100 years as a family-owned business
August 31, 2020
Per the terms of the business combination agreement, Collier Creek and Utz have combined to form Utz Brands, Inc. (“Utz Brands”), a leading pure-play snack food platform in the US The common stock of Utz Brands will trade under the ticker symbol “UTZ” on the New York Stock Exchange beginning August 31, 2020.
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