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UTZ BRANDS EXPANDING IN FILLED PRETZELS WITH ACQUISITION OF H.K. ANDERSON BUSINESS FROM CONAGRA BRANDS
Hanover, PA – [September 29, 2020] – Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (“Utz” or the “Company”) announced that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement with Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) to acquire certain assets of the H.K. Anderson business, a leading brand of peanut butter-filled pretzels. The transaction, with a purchase price of less than $10 million which will be funded from current cash-on-hand, enables Utz to jump-start its entry into the growing filled pretzel segment, leveraging the synergies of its salty snack platform. The acquisition includes intellectual property specific to the H.K. Anderson brand and does not include employees, facilities or equipment. The transaction is expected to close in November 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. READ MORE
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RICE AND LISSETTE FAMILIES DEEPEN CONTRIBUTION TO HANOVER, PA COMMUNITY FOLLOWING PUBLIC LISTING OF UTZ BRANDS
Hanover, PA – September 15, 2020 – Following the transition of Utz from a privately held to a publicly traded company in August, the Rice and Lissette families – part of the third and fourth generations of the Utz family legacy – have announced their intent to make a significant philanthropic contribution of part of the family’s interest in Utz to The Rice Family Foundation, with a commitment to making additional donations in the future as well. READ MORE...
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UTZ QUALITY FOODS AND COLLIER CREEK HOLDINGS COMPLETE BUSINESS COMBINATION TO FORM UTZ BRANDS, INC.
Hanover, Pa., August 28, 2020 – Utz Quality Foods, LLC (“Utz” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, and Collier Creek Holdings (“Collier Creek”) (NYSE: CCH, CCH.U, CCH WS), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have completed their business combination. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the board of directors of Collier Creek and was approved at a special meeting of Collier Creek shareholders on August 27, 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 U.S. The common stock of Utz Brands will trade under the ticker symbol “UTZ” on the New York Stock Exchange beginning August 31, 2020. READ MORE...
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Good Health® Introduces New Organic Cheese Snacks!
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Good Health®, a member of the Utz Quality Foods family of brands, is launching Good Health® Organic with the introduction of Baked Cheese Puffs and Baked Cheese Fries! They’re made with real cheese, the key ingredient from Organic Valley®, the nation’s largest farmer-owned organic cooperative and one of the world's largest organic consumer brands. READ MORE...
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YOU’LL LOVE THESE NEW ‘YAHS! - AS IN TORTIYAHS!®
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Quality Foods, LLC., who repeatedly brings unique and flavorful innovation to its diverse snack food portfolio, is excited to announce its newest creation, Guacamole flavored TORTIYAHS!® tortilla chips. READ MORE...
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Utz was featured on Jim Cramer’s Mad Money
Utz was featured on Jim Cramer’s Mad Money Thursday evening. Utz CEO, Dylan Lissette, and Roger Deromedi the current co-founder of Collier Creek Holdings , joined Cramer to talk about looking forward to the “next century.” READ MORE...
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Exciting News - Utz Quality Foods to Combine with Collier Creek Holdings to form Utz Brands, Inc!
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Utz is proud to announce a partnership with Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
During the PLL Championship, PLL and Utz will launch the #PLLWatchParty, where fans will be able to submit unlimited personalized photos while watching the Championship Series matchups to be featured on both PLL and Utz social channels. Fans will also have a chance to win exclusive Utz merchandise and Utz snack packs. Utz will be selecting 52 winners throughout this summer’s Championship Series so the 52-second shot clock starts now! Learn more and enter at www.utzsnacks.com/pll The PLL and Utz will also collaborate on a branded content video series, High Cheddar. Inspired by Utz Classic Cheese Balls, High Cheddar will launch at the start of the Championship Series on social platforms from both PLL and Utz®, will regularly showcase the best ‘High Cheddar’ shots of each day from the league’s top players. Fans are going to love the PLL Watch Party as well as High Cheddar while enjoying their favorite Utz snacks, it’s a goal! Read More... #PLL #Lacrosse #Utz
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UTZ® AND ZAPP’S® ADD A NEW TWIST ON CLASSIC SNACK FOOD FLAVORS!
MEMPHIS, TN (BUSINESS WIRE) - Monogram Foods has entered into a licensing agreement with Utz® and Zapp’s® brands to launch a line of unique and different take-home hot appetizers. Consumers can now enjoy their favorite flavors in hot appetizers, available in the frozen appetizer section of leading retailers. READ MORE...
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FINALLY, SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE: IT’S NATIONAL CHEESEBALL DAY!
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – As the reigning king of “cheese balls,” Utz Quality Foods, LLC, is pleased to usher in National Cheeseball Day, held this year on Friday, April 17, 2020. And while staying close to home, there’s no better way to celebrate National Cheeseball Day than with Utz® Cheese Balls; they’re the perfect anytime snack. READ MORE...
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UTZ QUALITY FOODS SHARES SUCCESS WITH ASSOCIATES!
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Utz Quality Foods, LLC. is pleased to announce an approximately $5 million-dollar Profit-Sharing contribution to the Utz 401 (k) profit-sharing plan for Utz Associates. Having begun over 40 plus years ago, the Utz Profit Sharing Plan continues in its commitment to support Utz associates and their families based on the company meeting a range of corporate and operational goals. Over the past twenty years, the Utz Profit-Sharing Plan has contributed over $70 million dollars to Utz Associates and their families. READ MORE...
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NEW TGI FRIDAYS™ SNACKS BRING OUT THAT 5 PM FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR FEELING WITH EVERY BITE OF ITS NEW SNACK LINE!
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) - You know the feeling, it’s finally 5 pm on Friday and feelings of rushing to happy hour to meet your friends and socialize kick in place. Now TGI Fridays™ Snacks celebrate that feeling by introducing two delicious salty snacks that conjure up those happy hour memories right out of a bag. READ MORE...
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UTZ QUALITY FOODS LAUNCHES GOOD & EVIL SNACK FOOD ADVENTURES!
HANOVER, PA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Quality Foods, LLC. once again brings fun, flavorful innovation to its diverse snack food portfolio, comprised of household favorite brands. The line-up, which became available through leading retailers on February 3rd, is designed to win with Millennials and Generation Z fans and households with families. From Zapp’s® New Orleans style “Evil Eye” Kettle Potato Chips to Good Health® Creamy Onion & Chive Veggie Chips to Utz® Ridge Cut Potato Chips, the line-up is comprised of both indulgent and better-for-you snack food offerings. READ MORE...
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