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UTZ BRANDS TO ACQUIRE FESTIDA FOODS
ACQUISITION VERTICALLY INTEGRATES LARGEST SUPPLIER OF THE COMPANY’S ON THE BORDER® TORTILLA CHIP BRAND Hanover, PA – May 11, 2021 – Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (“Utz” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced that its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement with Great Lakes Festida Holdings, Inc. and related entities, to acquire all of the assets, including the real estate located in Grand Rapids, MI, related to the operation of Festida Foods (“Festida Foods” or “Festida”). Festida Foods is a leading manufacturer of tortilla chips, corn chips, and pellet snacks, and the largest manufacturer of tortilla chips for Utz’s ON THE BORDER® (“OTB”) tortilla chip brand. The total purchase price is $41 million and is subject to customary purchase price adjustments. READ MORE
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Zapp’s® Celebrates Milestone Anniversary with the Perfect Ten Sweepstakes!
GRAMERCY, LA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Zapp’s® is excited to celebrate its first ten-year anniversary under Utz Brands, Inc.’s family of snack food brands. Leveraging Utz’s unique distribution system, Zapp’s has been able to reach significantly more brand fans. And with Utz’s Kitchen Specialists, Zapp’s has continued to innovate and bring exciting new flavors to market. Over the past year alone, these efforts have made Zapp’s the fastest growing potato chip brand in convenience stores,1 according to IRI. READ MORE
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A statement regarding the tragic loss of our friend and valued associate Mr. Humberto Guzman
A statement regarding the tragic loss of our friend and valued associate Mr. Humberto Guzman The entire Utz Brands, Inc. family is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our friend and teammate, Humberto “Beto” Guzman. Beto was a father, husband, and well respected member of our Vitner’s snack food team working in the greater Chicago market. READ MORE
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TORTIYAHS!® BRAND USHERS IN CINCO DE MAYO WITH PROMOTIONS & SWEEPSTAKES!
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – The TORTIYAHS!® Brand is excited to usher in Cinco De Mayo with its great tasting, family-favorite tortilla chips. As Cinco De Mayo is one of the top selling holidays of the year for tortilla chips, salsas and dips sales, “YAHS!” are the perfect complement. And with an average yearly growth rate of almost 200% during 2015 – 2020, according to IRI, TORTIYAHS! will be the talk of the celebration and party! READ MORE
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Utz Brands Announces Investment to Expand Florida DSD Capabilities
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Utz Brands, Inc. (“Utz” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the purchase of certain distribution rights in the Central Florida region from an existing third party direct store delivery (“DSD”) distributor, National Food Corp. This acquisition of 21 DSD routes provides Utz with an opportunity to accelerate the Company’s share of the Salty Snack category across Central Florida, including Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota. READ MORE
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UTZ BRANDS, INC. SHARES SUCCESS WITH ITS TEAM!
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Utz Brands, Inc. is pleased to announce an approximately $6 million-dollar profit sharing contribution for Utz Associates. Started over forty years ago, the Utz 401K Profit Sharing Plan is committed to supporting Utz Associates and their families based on the company meeting a range of corporate and operational goals. Since 2000, the 401K profit sharing contributions for Associates has exceeded $75 million dollars. READ MORE
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UTZ CELEBRATES NATIONAL POTATO CHIP DAY WITH PROMOTIONS AND SWEEPSTAKES GALORE!
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Quality Foods, LLC, is pleased to usher in National Potato Chip Day, while it begins its 100th year of making great-tasting, family-favorite snack foods. Held this year on Sunday, March 14th, National Potato Chip Day recognizes America’s number one snack food, potato chips! While the original reigns supreme and with a total of 1.6 billion pounds sold in 2020, BBQ is the clear favorite flavor when it comes to flavored potato chips. READ MORE
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Rice and Lissette Families Double Utz Stock Donation to the Rice Family Foundation, Bringing Contribution to Hanover, PA Community to $20 Million
Families Deepen Contribution in Support of Local Health and Education Initiatives, as Utz Celebrates Centennial this Year HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – After announcing their intent to make a donation of $10 Million of Utz stock to the Rice Family Foundation early last fall, the Rice and Lissette families – part of the third and fourth generations of the Utz family legacy – are now doubling their contribution. This contribution of $20 million in Utz shares will allow the foundation to increase its annual giving by approximately 5 times, aiding local organizations supporting the education, health and general well-being of residents of Hanover and the broader central Pennsylvania community. READ MORE
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The Rice Family Foundation Awards 2020 Grants, Distributing $170,000 Across Thirty-Four Local-Area Nonprofits
Hanover, PA – November 18, 2020 – The Rice Family Foundation announced today it has awarded grant funds to thirty-four local area nonprofits, the organization’s largest ever group of honorees. This news follows on the heels of the Rice and Lissette families’ donation of approximately $10 million to the foundation, significantly increasing the level of annual giving the Foundation is able to award, with $170,000 benefiting this year’s grant recipients. READ MORE
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BOULDER CANYON® DEBUTS NEW THIN & CRISPY POTATO CHIPS MADE WITH AVOCADO OIL!
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Thin chip lovers, look no further: Boulder Canyon® brings adventurous, flavorful snack food innovation to those seeking a better-for-you experience with their new Thin & Crispy potato chips. These classically thin-cut potato chips are cooked in avocado oil and feature a unique buttery flavor with an extra-crispy bite. In a sea of kettle-chip options, BOULDER CANYON rises above the rest, offering their audience a choice of kettle and non-kettle chips cooked in better-for-you oils. BOULDER CANYON Thin & Crispy potato chips are available in Classic Sea Salt or rich Cheddar Sour Cream. READ MORE
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UTZ BRANDS APPOINTS THE SASHA GROUP AS AGENCY OF RECORD
HANOVER, PA, OCTOBER 13, 2020 – Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced today that it has appointed The Sasha Group as its marketing agency of record as the company elevates its marketing efforts and accelerates a shift towards a digital-first, innovative and disruptive consumer marketing. READ MORE
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UTZ BRANDS APPOINTS SHANNAN REDCAY TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF INNOVATION AND VALUE CREATION AS IT LOOKS TO ACCELERATE PRODUCT INNOVATION AND GROWTH
Hanover, PA – [October 7, 2020] – Seeking to further accelerate innovation as consumer snacking continues to rise, Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) announced it has appointed Shannan Redcay to the role of Senior Vice President of Innovation and Value Creation. She is charged with advancing the brand’s innovation initiatives including Utz’s entry into new potential categories, forms and formats and ultimately delivering consumer-led innovation that capitalizes on emerging trends. READ MORE
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Utz® To Be Presenting Sponsor of American League Division Series
Hanover, PA – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz® Brand, the Official Salty Snack of Major League Baseball, is excited to announce it will be the presenting sponsor of the 2020 American League Division Series (ALDS). Beginning October 5th and concluding by October 9th, the ALDS will be broadcast nationally on TBS and see the two best-of-five game series played in San Diego and Los Angeles. With a newly expanded format, this year’s MLB Postseason will be sure to bring some “crunch time” excitement. READ MORE Click here to enter the ALDS CRUNCH TIME SWEEPSTAKES
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