Utz Brands

Utz Brands

Utz Brands is a renowned American company that specializes in the production of various snack foods. The company was established in 1921 by William and Salie Utz in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Utz Brands is known for its wide range of products including potato chips, pretzels, cheese balls, and popcorn.

History

Utz Brands was initially named "Utz Quality Foods" when it was founded in 1921. The founders, William and Salie Utz, began their business in their own kitchen, producing potato chips. The company has since grown exponentially, becoming one of the largest snack food manufacturers in the United States.

Products

Utz Brands offers a wide variety of snack foods. Some of their most popular products include:

• Potato Chips: Utz's original product, these chips are available in a variety of flavors.
• Pretzels: Utz produces several types of pretzels, including sticks, rods, and traditional twisted pretzels.
• Cheese Balls: These are puffed corn snacks coated with real cheddar cheese.
• Popcorn: Utz's popcorn comes in several flavors, including white cheddar and original.

Subsidiaries

Utz Brands owns several subsidiary companies, each specializing in different types of snack foods. These include:

• Golden Flake: A company that produces potato chips, cheese puffs, and other snack foods.
• Zapp's: Known for their unique flavors of kettle cooked potato chips.
• Dirty Potato Chips: A brand that offers kettle cooked potato chips with bold flavors.

Sustainability

Utz Brands is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company aims to minimize waste, reduce energy consumption, and promote recycling in its operations.

See Also

• List of snack foods
• List of brand name snack foods
• Snack food industry in the United States

External Links

• Official Website