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UTZ BRANDS IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY  BY PENNSYLVANIA’S GENERAL ASSEMBLY

UTZ BRANDS IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BY PENNSYLVANIA’S GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Tyler Leonard

HARRISBURG, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, was recognized today by Pennsylvania’s General Assembly for its 100-year anniversary. READ MORE

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UTZ BRANDS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO DRIVE ITS NEXT CENTURY OF GROWTH

UTZ BRANDS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO DRIVE ITS NEXT CENTURY OF GROWTH

Tyler Leonard

HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (“Utz” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced today Executive Leadership Team (“ELT”) additions and changes. As Utz evolves as a public company, it will continue to build an Executive Leadership Team which will not only carry forward the successes of the past 100 years but also lead Utz into its next century of growth. READ MORE  

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UTZ CELEBRATES 100 YEARS WITH “BLOW OUT THE CANDLES” SWEEPSTAKES

UTZ CELEBRATES 100 YEARS WITH “BLOW OUT THE CANDLES” SWEEPSTAKES

Tyler Leonard

UTZ CELEBRATES 100 YEARS WITH “BLOW OUT THE CANDLES” SWEEPSTAKES AND MORE! HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Brands, Inc. is excited to honor and celebrate its 100 year anniversary of making great tasting, family favorite snack foods for generations and generations. During the Summer and Fall, Utz will mark its centennial anniversary with sweepstakes and promotions, including Utz's Blow Out The Candles Sweepstakes. READ MORE

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The Rice Family Foundation to Support Local Area Non-Profit Organizations

The Rice Family Foundation to Support Local Area Non-Profit Organizations

Tyler Leonard

Hanover, PA – (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Rice Family Foundation was established in 2017 by Michael and Jane Rice of Utz Brands, Inc. to provide leadership and support for the education, health, and wellbeing of families located in the Hanover, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. READ MORE

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UTZ & FERRARA TO PARTNER ON NEW SWEET & SALTY SNACK FOOD VARIETY PACKS

UTZ & FERRARA TO PARTNER ON NEW SWEET & SALTY SNACK FOOD VARIETY PACKS

Tyler Leonard

HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Brands, Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with Ferrara®, a related company of the Ferrero Group, to create new and exciting snack food variety packs. Responding to the growing consumer demand for variety packs, this partnership aligns category leaders with iconic brand portfolios and significant retail reach capabilities, a powerful combination. READ MORE

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UTZ® POTATO CHIPS TAKES TO THE SKIES WITH AMERICA’S  NEWEST AIRLINE -- BREEZE AIRWAYS!

UTZ® POTATO CHIPS TAKES TO THE SKIES WITH AMERICA’S NEWEST AIRLINE -- BREEZE AIRWAYS!

Tyler Leonard

HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Brands, Inc. is excited to partner and fly together with  Breeze Airways.  As a core food selection, Utz® Original Potato Chips will be served to Breeze Airways Guests on board flights. READ MORE

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PRETZEL FANS REJOICE -- UTZ® INTRODUCES TWISTERZ SEASONED MINI PRETZELS!

PRETZEL FANS REJOICE -- UTZ® INTRODUCES TWISTERZ SEASONED MINI PRETZELS!

Tyler Leonard

The Little Pretzel Twists with BIG & BOLD FLAVOR! HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – The Utz® Brand, makers of iconic potato chips, pretzels and cheese balls, is pleased to introduce their newest innovation, Utz® Twisterz™ Seasoned Mini Pretzels. These crunchy, mini-twist pretzels come with big & bold flavors including Zesty Cheddar and Tangy Mustard. They’ll make pretzel lovers rejoice! READ MORE

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UTZ BRANDS TO ACQUIRE FESTIDA FOODS

UTZ BRANDS TO ACQUIRE FESTIDA FOODS

Tyler Leonard

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!

Zapp’s® Celebrates Milestone Anniversary with the Perfect Ten Sweepstakes!

Tyler Leonard

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

Tyler Leonard

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!

TORTIYAHS!® BRAND USHERS IN CINCO DE MAYO WITH PROMOTIONS & SWEEPSTAKES!

Tyler Leonard

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

Utz Brands Announces Investment to Expand Florida DSD Capabilities

Tyler Leonard

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!

UTZ BRANDS, INC. SHARES SUCCESS WITH ITS TEAM!

Tyler Leonard

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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