Utz Brands, Inc.

Utz Brands, Inc. is a prominent American snack food company headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1921 by William and Salie Utz, the company's core mission is to deliver authentic, flavorful snacks, upholding a century-long heritage of quality and taste.

The company manufactures a diverse portfolio of branded salty snacks, including potato chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, tortilla chips, popcorn, and pork rinds. Its extensive brand family features well-known names such as Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, Golden Flake, Bachman, and Tim's Cascade, among others. Utz distributes its products primarily to retail consumers through major retailers, targeting both value-conscious families and younger consumers seeking innovative and healthier options.

Utz Brands, Inc. became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol UTZ in August 2020, following a business combination with Collier Creek Holdings. Howard Friedman serves as the Chief Executive Officer, a role he assumed in December 2022, while Dylan Lissette is the Chairperson. The company is focused on strategic growth initiatives, including profitable category expansion, margin improvement, and increased free cash flow, while actively streamlining its portfolio to concentrate on core branded salty snacks.