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Utz Brands Brings Its Full Snacking Powerhouse to the 2026 NACS Show
From protein-packed snacks to bold new flavors and fan favorites, Utz Brands showcases a diverse portfolio for today’s convenience consumer
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Utz Quality Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Limited Varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips
HANOVER, PA -- (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Quality Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc., is issuing a voluntary recall in the United States of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s® and Dirty® potato chips. This voluntary recall follows notification to Utz that a seasoning containing dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third-party supplier, may contain the presence of Salmonella. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, out of an abundance of caution, Utz is recalling the limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips identified below. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. To date, there have been no complaints of illness reported to Utz in connection with the recalled products. Utz is recalling these products based on the ingredient supplier’s recall.This recall is limited exclusively to the products listed below, which are available at retail stores nationwide. No other products produced by Utz Quality Foods are included in this recall. Item Name (size/description) UPC Best By Date Batchcode(s) 1.5oz Zapp's® Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips 83791272917 3-Aug-26 26030070101 10-Aug-26 26036070102 17-Aug-26 26043070101 24-Aug-26 26052070103 2.5oz Zapp's® Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips 83791272924 3-Aug-26 26029070104 17-Aug-26 26044070104 17-Aug-26 26045070104 31-Aug-26 26058070104 8oz Zapp's® Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips 83791272931 27-Jul-26 26024070105 27-Jul-26 26024070104 3-Aug-26 26029070104 3-Aug-26 26030070104 10-Aug-26 26037070105 10-Aug-26 26038070105 17-Aug-26 26044070105 17-Aug-26 26045070105 2oz Dirty® Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips 83791520148 3-Aug-26 26030070104 3-Aug-26 26031070104 3-Aug-26 26031070101 10-Aug-26 26038070102 10-Aug-26 26038070103 1.5oz Zapp's® Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (60ct) 83791010144 3-Aug-26 26030070101 3-Aug-26 26031070101 10-Aug-26 26036070102 10-Aug-26 26037070102 2oz Dirty® Brand Maui Onion Potato Chip 83791520162 8-Aug-26 26052070103 2.5oz Zapp's® Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip 83791192208 31-Aug-26 26058070104 8oz Zapp's® Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip 83791192246 31-Aug-26 26058070104 31-Aug-26 26059070104 2oz Dirty® Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips 83791520094 31-Aug-26 26059070104 Consumers who have these products should not eat them and should discard any products they may have. For questions or refunds, consumers may contact the Utz Customer Care team email customerservice@utzsnacks.com or call 1-877-423-0149, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Eastern Time. Retailers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers. This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the United States Food and Drug Administration. # # # About Utz Quality Foods, LLC Utz Quality Foods, LLC manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks. For more information about Utz® or its products, please visit www.utzsnacks.com or call 1-800-FOR-SNAX.
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Utz Brands, Inc. to Showcase Variety of Innovative Products at 2025 NACS Show
HANOVER, Pa. (BUSINESS WIRE) — Utz Brands, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks for more than a century, will showcase its newest flavor launches and product innovations at the 2025 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show. The event will take place October 15–17, 2025, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL, bringing together the largest gathering of convenience and fuel retailing professionals for networking, education, and product discovery. At Booth #N657, Utz®, Boulder Canyon®, Zapp’s®, Golden Flake®, and TGI Fridays® will debut a range of crave-worthy new snacks designed to meet consumer demand for bold flavor and simple ingredients. Taste the Excitement: Our new flavors are here! · Utz Cheese Balls: Introducing Cheddar Bacon Ranch Flavored Cheese Balls, joining the powerhouse lineup that includes Cheddar and Red Hot flavors. Now expanding into convenience stores, these three bold varieties deliver craveable twists on a nostalgic favorite. Our Cheddar Bacon Ranch Flavor brings smoky, tangy richness; Cheddar delivers the classic cheesy flavored crunch consumers know and love; and Red Hot packs a fiery kick snack fans can’t resist. · Utz Ripples – Sizzlin’ Summer Burger Flavored Potato Chips: Inspired by backyard cookouts, this chip combines the flavors of savory grilled burger notes with a hint of ketchup, mustard, and smoky seasoning for the ultimate summer-inspired chip. · Utz Kettle Chips: Salt & Malt Vinegar and Jalapeño Flavored Chips are now available in convenience stores with a 2.5 oz pack. Building on the success of its kettle platform, Utz expands distribution with two bold, on-trend flavors. Salt & Malt Vinegar pairs a tangy bite with a salty crunch, while Jalapeño delivers the perfect balance of heat and flavor, meeting growing demand for bold, premium kettle snacks in the convenience channel. · Boulder Canyon: The No. 1 potato chip brand in the natural channel[1] is now experiencing rapid growth across other retail channels, focusing on Avocado Oil, Malt Vinegar & Sea Salt Flavored Kettle Chips & Avocado Oil Classic Sea Salt Kettle Chips. · Zapp’s Bayou Blackened Ranch Flavored Kettle Chips: Bold, New Orleans-inspired flavor combines Cajun-style blackened seasoning with zesty ranch for a perfect fusion to deliver a taste inspired by the flavors of Louisiana. · Golden Flake Hot & Spicy Cheddar Flavored Pork Rinds: A craveable flavor combination of top category trends of Hot & Spicy and Cheese on a beloved southern favorite. · TGI Fridays Bacon Ranch Flavored Potato Skins: A craveable, on-trend flavor combination that brings restaurant-inspired snacking to convenience store shelves. In addition to flavor innovation, Utz is spotlighting what has always set our chips apart —simple, quality ingredients. Beginning in Q1 2026, Utz flagship potato chip products - Original Potato Chips, Original Ripples, and Original Kettle Chips - will feature new front-of-pack claims: “No Artificial Colors,” “No Artificial Flavors,” and “Only 3 Simple Ingredients.” These credentials have always been true of our products, but we’re now bringing them forward to make it easier for consumers to see — and appreciate — the better-for-you qualities that define how we make our chips. “This year at NACS, we’re showcasing the continued evolution of our portfolio to meet consumer trends and changing needs,” said Stacey Schultz, SVP, Marketing at Utz Quality Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc. “We are excited to continue to bring new consumer desired products to the Convenience Channel in 2026 across our full portfolio of snacks.” Utz Brands snacks are available nationwide and online at www.utzsnacks.com. For more information, follow Utz on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok; Zapp’s on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok; Boulder Canyon on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok; TGIF on Facebook and Instagram; and Golden Flake on Facebook and Instagram. About Utz Brands, Inc. Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands, including Utz®, On The Border® Chips & Dips, Zapp’s® and Boulder Canyon®, among others. After a century with a strong family heritage, Utz continues to have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from top-quality ingredients. Utz’s products are distributed nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug and other channels. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Utz has multiple manufacturing facilities across the U.S. to serve its growing customer base. For more information, please visit www.utzsnacks.com or call 1‐800‐FOR‐SNAX. Media Contact Investor Contact Utz Brands, Inc. Colleen Farley cfarley@utzsnacks.com Utz Brands, Inc. Trevor Martin tmartin@utzsnacks.com [1] Spins L12wks end 4/20/25 Total US - Natural Channel
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ZAPP’S LAUNCHES NEW BAYOU BLACKENED RANCH KETTLE CHIPS
Bold, New Orleans-inspired flavor combines Cajun-style blackened seasoning with zesty ranch for a taste of Louisiana.
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Potbelly and Zapp’s Launch Hot Pepper Chips
CHICAGO, IL -- (BUSINESS WIRE) Potbelly Sandwich Works (NASDAQ: PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is heating up taste buds this summer with its new signature Hot Pepper Flavored Potato Chips in partnership with Zapp’s® (NYSE: UTZ), the daringly different brand of chips and pretzels with bold flavors rooted in the sights and sounds of The Big Easy. The new chips bring the flavor of Potbelly’s craveable signature Hot Peppers in a spicy, snackable, portable form, now available exclusively at Potbelly shops nationwide. Known for their kettle-style process, fried one batch at a time, Zapp’s Kettle Potato Chips have been the perfect pairing to Potbelly’s oven-toasted sandwiches for more than 15 years. The two brands teamed up for the Hot Pepper Flavored Chips, marrying the taste of a Potbelly fan-favorite with Zapp’s distinctive, crunchy, and bold flavors to offer fans a spicy twist on a classic chip experience. The Hot Pepper Chips join a lineup of longtime Zapp’s favorites, including Voodoo®, Spicy Cajun Crawtators®, Evil Eye®, Salt & Vinegar, and other unique flavors. “Our Hot Peppers have a cult following, with fans adding them to their entrees and sides, enjoying the heat in our signature sauces and hummus, or buying them by the jar to enjoy and share,” said Potbelly Director of Consumer Insights and Menu Innovation Eric Chenel. “Now, we’re thrilled to deliver that bold flavor in a whole new format. These chips are spicy, flavorful, and unmistakably Potbelly. Whether paired with a toasty sandwich or enjoyed on their own, they bring the perfect Potbelly kick that fans have come to expect from our Hot Peppers.” For information on exclusive offers and rewards, Potbelly encourages fans to join the Potbelly Perks program, where they can unlock special offers on the entire menu. To sign up for the Potbelly Perks reward program, visit www.potbelly.com/perks, and for more information on Potbelly, visit www.potbelly.com. To learn more about Zapp’s, visit Zapp’s website or connect with Zapp’s on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. And, as always, “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” #ZAPPS #ZAPPSHOTPEPPER #ZAPPSPOTBELLY # # # About Potbelly Potbelly Sandwich Works is a neighborhood sandwich concept that has been feeding customers' smiles with warm, toasty sandwiches, signature salads, hand-dipped shakes and other fresh menu items, customized just the way customers want them for more than 40 years. Potbelly promises Fresh, Fast & Friendly service in an environment that reflects the local neighborhood. Since opening its first shop in Chicago in 1977, Potbelly has expanded to neighborhoods across the country – with more than 425 shops in the United States including more than 80 franchised shops in the United States. For more information, please visit www.potbelly.com. About Utz Brands, Inc. Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands, including Utz®, On The Border® Chips & Dips, Zapp’s®, and Boulder Canyon®, among others. After a century with a strong family heritage, Utz continues to have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from top-quality ingredients. Utz’s products are distributed nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug, and other channels. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Utz has multiple manufacturing facilities across the U.S. to serve its growing customer base. For more information, please visit www.utzsnacks.com or call 1‐800‐FOR‐SNAX. All Points Public Relations (Potbelly) Donna Kang dkang@allpointspr.com (847) 946-7257 SPM Communications (Utz/Zapp’s) Agency Media Contact Kayla Torres kayla@spmcommunications.com Utz Brands, Inc. Media Kevin Brick kbrick@utzsnacks.com
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UTZ BRANDS SHOWCASE SEASONAL SNACK COLLECTIONS, INNOVATIONS AT 2025 SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO
Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon and On The Border present bold new flavors and beloved brand classics at premier industry event HANOVER, Pa. (BUSINESS WIRE) — Utz Brands, Inc.®, a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks for more than 100 years, will showcase its Utz®, Zapp’s®, Boulder Canyon® and On The Border® Chips & Dips fan-favorite products and new flavor innovations in booth #2714 at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo, held May 13-15 in Indianapolis. This year at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Utz Brands will showcase its extensive year-round seasonal collections, featuring specially crafted snacks for Valentine’s Day, Easter, sports seasons, Halloween and winter holidays. “Our expanded portfolio, from bold flavor collaborations to seasonal offerings, represents our commitment to providing the right snack for every occasion, all year round,” said Stacey Schultz, senior vice president of marketing at Utz Quality Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc. “We’re meeting consumers at the intersection of tradition and innovation, while maintaining the quality our customers know and love.” Available for a limited time only this summer, Utz’s summer seasonal potato chip is a lemonade-flavored potato chip created as a collaboration between Utz and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, the largest independent childhood cancer charity in the U.S. The unique new Utz Lemonade Potato Chips combine the tangy sweetness of lemonade with the classic salty crunch of Utz potato chips, delivering a bold, unique flavor experience. Utz will donate a portion of the sales of the chips, up to $25,000, to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, funding critical research and support for children battling cancer. As spicy snacks continue to drive category growth, Utz Brands has once again partnered with Mike’s Hot Honey®, a leading brand of hot honey that originated in a Brooklyn pizza parlor, on two exciting limited-time offerings: • Utz Cheese Pizza Mike’s Hot Honey flavored Cheese Balls® that combine the taste of pizza with a sweet-and-spicy kick in America’s #1 cheese ball. o Available through October 2025, while supplies last. • Boulder Canyon, the No. 1 potato chip brand in the natural channel and experiencing rapid growth across other retail channels, introduces Mike’s Hot Honey ® flavored kettle-cooked chips made with avocado oil.o Available through March 2026. The Utz Brands portfolio will also highlight additional innovative products in the trending flavored pretzel category, including:• New Utz Sour Cream & Onion Mixed Minis Pretzels, inspired by the brand’s top-selling potato chip flavor.o The new flavor joins Garlic Butter and Mike’s Hot Honey® flavors in the Utz Mixed Minis Pretzel line, first launched in February 2024 in three bite-sized shapes: Twists, Rings and Waffles. • Zapp’s Big Cheezy Sinfully Seasoned® Pretzel Stix, a blend of cheddar cheese flavor and Cajun seasoning for a flavorful, crunchy pretzel. • Big Cheezy joins Zapp’s existing Sinfully Seasoned Pretzel Stix lineup alongside Voodoo®, Jazzy Honey Mustard, Sweet Cinnamon & Sugar and Spicy Cajun. Other new Utz Brands products being sampled at the Sweets & Snacks Expo include:• Boulder Canyon’s new wavy varieties — Wavy Sea Salt and Wavy Cheddar Sour Cream — both cooked in avocado oil, offer a perfectly ridged texture that delivers maximum crunch and flavor in every bite. Boulder Canyon now delivers avocado oil in all segments of the potato chip category. • On The Border, the No. 2 unflavored tortilla chip brand known for its full lineup of restaurant-inspired chips, salsas, and quesos, expands its best-selling Café Style line with two new flavored varieties, Lime & Sea Salt and Garlic & Mexican Herb, lightly seasoned to be the perfect complement for dips. All Utz Brands products are available for purchase online at UtzSnacks.com and leading retailers nationwide. For more information, follow Utz on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, Zapp’s on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, Boulder Canyon on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and On The Border on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. About Utz Brands, Inc. Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands including Utz®, On The Border® Chips & Dips, Zapp’s®, and Boulder Canyon®, among others. After a century with a strong family heritage, Utz continues to have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from top-quality ingredients. Utz’s products are distributed nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug and other channels. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Utz has multiple manufacturing facilities across the U.S. to serve its growing customer base. For more information, please visit www.utzsnacks.com or call 1‐800‐FOR‐SNAX. SPM Communications Utz Brands, Inc. Agency Media Contact Ashley Lennington ashleyL@spmcommunications.com Media Kevin Brick kbrick@utzsnacks.com Investors Noemie Renaertsnrenaerts@utzsnacks.com
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HANOVER, Pa. – Zapp’s, a bold, daringly different brand of chips and pretzels inspired by the flavors of New Orleans, is celebrating the Mardi Gras season with the launch of its new Big Cheezy Sinfully-Seasoned® Pretzel Stix, adding extra flavor to the city’s already electric atmosphere. Big Cheezy Pretzel Stix are coated with a blend of cheddar cheese flavor and Cajun seasoning for a flavorful, crunchy pretzel. The new flavor joins Zapp’s existing Sinfully-Seasoned Pretzel Stix lineup, which includes Voodoo®, Jazzy Honey Mustard, Sweet Cinnamon & Sugar, and Spicy Cajun. “Zapp's is rooted in the unique flavors and fun of New Orleans and is inspired by all the city has to offer,” said Utz Quality Foods, LLC a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc. Senior Vice President of Marketing Stacey Schultz. “Carnival and Mardi Gras is the city’s signature season and the perfect time to introduce the Big Cheezy Pretzel Stix, a bold snack inspired by the spirit of New Orleans.” Available in 1.5-ounce bags and 16-ounce bags, Big Cheezy Pretzel Stix are twisted to hold more of Zapp’s special, secret seasonings for a bigger, bolder flavor Zapp’s fans crave. Leading up to Mardi Gras, Zapp’s gave fans who won a spot on its exclusive Tastemaker Tours the opportunity to join in on an unforgettable Mardi Gras experience in the heart of NOLA. The tours highlighted the city’s unique flavors and culture, including sampling experimental menu items at a local bakery, joining a Mardi Gras parade, enjoying a jazz tour at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, and visiting the historic St. Louis Cemetery. This hands-on experience allowed guests to immerse themselves in the true essence of New Orleans, and Chanen and Juwan Johnson and Kool-Aid McKinstry surprised and delighted a tour, creating an unforgettable experience. Fans looking to experience some of the Tastemaker spots can follow @RealZappsChips for details. To learn more about Zapp's and its new flavors, visit Zapp’s website or connect with Zapp’s on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. And, as always, “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” #ZAPPS #ZAPPSPRETZELS # # # About Utz Brands, Inc. Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands, including Utz®, On The Border® Chips & Dips, Zapp’s® and Boulder Canyon®, among others. After a century with a strong family heritage, Utz continues to have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from top-quality ingredients. Utz's products are distributed nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug, and other channels. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Utz has multiple manufacturing facilities located across the U.S. to serve our growing customer base. For more information, please visit www.utzsnacks.com or call 1‐800‐FOR‐SNAX. SPM Communications Utz Brands, Inc. Agency Media Contact Ashley Lennington ashleyL@spmcommunications.com Media Kevin Brick kbrick@utzsnacks.com Investors Kevin Powers kpowers@utzsnacks.com
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HANOVER, Pa. – (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Zapp’s™, a Cajun-inspired brand of kettle-style potato chips and Pretzel Stix, is bringing its parade of flavors and festive energy to New Orleans’ premier Halloween celebration as the official potato chip partner of Krewe of BOO!, New Orleans’ Official Halloween Parade. Zapp’s will bring bold flavors to three Halloween events on Saturday, Oct. 19: New Orleans Zombie Run: Locals are invited to join in on the zombie-themed 2-mile race that begins at 9 a.m. in the Warehouse District and ends on Frenchmen Street. Halloween Parade: The annual Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. on Elysian Fields, making its way through the French Quarter and ending on Tchoupitoulas Street. Zapp’s will roll in its iconic vintage fire truck, and all Krewe members will hand out samples of its beloved potato chips to paradegoers, including Voodoo® and Spicy Cajun Crawtators®. Monster Mash: The parade after-party starts at 8 p.m. for all paradegoers who purchase a ticket. The night will include a DJ, live music and a costume contest. “Zapp’s Cajun-inspired flavors, like Voodoo and Evil Eye®, are amazingly flavorful snacks for paradegoers at this year’s Krewe of BOO! Halloween Celebration,” said Utz Brands®, Inc. Senior Vice President of Marketing Stacey Schultz. “Whether you’re celebrating in New Orleans or your own neighborhood, Zapp’s irresistible flavors can help anyone get in the spirit of the season.” Zapp’s potato chips and Pretzel Stix can be found in major mass, grocery and convenience retailers across the United States and online at utzsnacks.com. Zapp’s Voodoo Halloween Multipack Sacks are now available for purchase at Target®, allowing fans to experience the flavors of New Orleans at home. To learn more about Zapp’s and its new flavors, visit Zapp’s website or connect with Zapp’s on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. And, as always, “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” #ZAPPS # # # About Utz Brands, Inc. Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands, including Utz®, On The Border® Chips & Dips, Zapp’s® and Boulder Canyon®, among others. After a century with a strong family heritage, Utz continues to have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from top-quality ingredients. Utz's products are distributed nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug, and other channels. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Utz has multiple manufacturing facilities located across the U.S. to serve our growing customer base. For more information, please visit www.utzsnacks.com or call 1‐800‐FOR‐SNAX. SPM Communications Utz Brands, Inc. Agency Media Contact Ashley Lennington ashleyL@spmcommunications.com Media Kevin Brick kbrick@utzsnacks.com Investors Kevin Powers kpowers@utzsnacks.com
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UTZ BRANDS FEATURES NEW AND UPCOMING FLAVORS AT NACS SHOW 2024
Zapp’s® and Utz® to showcase variety of innovative products at upcoming expo HANOVER, Pa. (BUSINESS WIRE) — Utz Brands, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snack foods for more than 100 years, will showcase its bold and distinctive snacks at the 2024 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show, held October 8-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Zapp’s and Utz will preview upcoming new potato chip and pretzel flavors and highlight a variety of popular products from many of Utz’s beloved brands at North Hall booth 2847. Zapp’s will offer NACS attendees a sneak preview of its new Big Cheezy Sinfully-Seasoned™ Pretzel Stix, available February 2025. The new pretzels feature the same flavor profile as recently introduced Big Cheezy potato chips, which are topped with a blend of cheddar cheese, sour cream and Cajun seasoning, delivering a flavorful, crunchy snack that puts a cheesy twist on a classic New Orleans taste. Utz will also showcase a soon-to-be-released flavor addition to its new Mixed Minis™ pretzel line: Sour Cream & Onion, available February 2025. Mixed Minis, which launched in February 2024, are bite-sized and perfectly crafted through a special two-part baking process to guarantee the signature crisp and crunch Utz fans crave. The new flavor joins Garlic Butter and Mike’s Hot Honey® Mixed Mini pretzels, currently available in 4- and 12-ounce packaging. “This year’s NACS Show is the perfect stage to preview upcoming flavor innovations like Zapp’s Big Cheezy Sinfully-Seasoned Pretzel Stix and Sour Cream & Onion Mixed Minis ahead of their official releases,” said Utz Brands, Inc., Executive Vice President, Sales and Chief Customer Officer Mark Schreiber. “At Utz, we’re not just evolving; we’re building on a century of tradition, pushing the boundaries of flavor and setting a new standard for what consumers expect from snacking.” In addition to Utz and Zapp’s, the company will be sampling a variety of flavorful snacks from its portfolio of brands, such as Boulder Canyon®, Hawaiian Brand®, Jax®, Golden Flake® and TGI Fridays®. Utz Brands products are available for purchase online at www.utzsnacks.com or in leading retailers nationwide. For more information, follow Utz on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, Zapp’s on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and Boulder Canyon on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. About Utz Brands, Inc. Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands, including Utz®, On The Border® Chips & Dips, Zapp’s® and Boulder Canyon®, among others. After a century with a strong family heritage, Utz continues to have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from top-quality ingredients. Utz’s products are distributed nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug and other channels. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Utz has multiple manufacturing facilities across the U.S. to serve its growing customer base. For more information, please visit www.utzsnacks.com or call 1‐800‐FOR‐SNAX. SPM Communications Utz Brands, Inc. Agency Media Contact Ashley Lennington ashleyL@spmcommunications.com Media Kevin Brick kbrick@utzsnacks.com Investors Kevin Powers kpowers@utzsnacks.com
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Zapp’s Unleashes Two Daringly Different New Flavors
Big Cheezy Kettle Potato Chips and Sweet Cinnamon & Sugar Pretzel Stix bring more New Orleans flair to snacking HANOVER, Pa. – Zapp’s™, a daringly different brand of chips and pretzels inspired by the sights and sounds of The Big Easy, has added two bold new flavors to its bestselling Kettle Potato Chip and Sinfully-Seasoned™ Pretzel Stix lineup that are sure to delight snack lovers across the country. Big Cheezy: A cheesy twist on a classic New Orleans taste, the newest Zapp’s Kettle Potato Chips are cooked to perfection and coated with a blend of cheddar cheese, sour cream and Cajun seasoning for a flavorful, crunchy chip. Available in 2.5- and 8-ounce packaging, Big Cheezy is the first new flavor added to Zapp’s Kettle Potato Chip line in two years. Sweet Cinnamon & Sugar: The latest flavor launch of Zapp's popular Sinfully-Seasoned Pretzel Stix line, Sweet Cinnamon & Sugar features Zapp’s crunchy, savory pretzel coated with a sweet cinnamon and sugar blend. Zapp’s Pretzel Stix are twisted to deliver an explosive blend of flavors for the perfect combination of sweet and savory, available in 1.5-, 5- and 16-ounce packaging. “We put a twist on classic pretzels and chips the only way we know how – with a unique New Orleans kick that packs maximum flavor,” said Utz Brands, Inc., Senior Vice President of Marketing Stacey Schultz. “Whether it’s the savory, complex crunch that Big Cheezy brings to the table, or the salty-sweet combo that Sweet Cinnamon & Sugar adds to our Sinfully-Seasoned Pretzel Stix line, we aim to excite curiosity and deliver unique snacks that Zapp’s is known for.” The newest additions to the Zapp’s lines can be found in major mass, grocery and convenience retailers across the United States and online at utzsnacks.com for mail order. To learn more about Zapp's and its new flavors, visit Zapp’s website or connect with Zapp’s on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. And, as always, “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” #ZAPPS #ZAPPSPRETZELS About Utz Brands, Inc. Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands, including Utz®, On The Border® Chips & Dips, Zapp’s®, and Boulder Canyon®, among others. After a century with a strong family heritage, Utz continues to have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from top-quality ingredients. Utz's products are distributed nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug, and other channels. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Utz has multiple manufacturing facilities located across the U.S. to serve our growing customer base. For more information, please visit www.utzsnacks.com or call 1‐800‐FOR‐SNAX. SPM Communications Utz Brands, Inc. Agency Media Contact Ashley Lennington ashleyL@spmcommunications.com Media Kevin Brick kbrick@utzsnacks.com Investors Kevin Powers kpowers@utzsnacks.com New from Zapp’s -- Big Cheezy Kettle Potato Chips, and Sweet Cinnamon & Sugar Pretzel Stix. Source: Utz Brands, Inc.
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ZAPP’S SINFULLY-SEASONED PRETZEL STIX STRIKES GOLD AGAIN AS WINNER IN PROGRESSIVE GROCER’S 2023 EDITORS’ PICKS AWARDS
Voodoo and Jazzy Honey Mustard flavors bring home the brand’s third award of the year
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ZAPP’S ANNOUNCED AS A WINNER IN PEOPLE’S 2023 FOOD AWARDS
Zapp’s Sinfully-Seasoned Voodoo Pretzel Stix top the award’s pretzel category!
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UTZ EXPANDS SNACK FOOD LINEUP TO ALL SCHNUCKS STORES!
Maker of Iconic Utz, On The Border Chips & Dips, Zapp's, and More Snack Food Brands!
Read more – UTZ EXPANDS SNACK FOOD LINEUP TO ALL SCHNUCKS STORES!