Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) is a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of salty snack foods, offering a wide range of products including potato chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, popcorn and tortilla chips. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the company markets its snacks under several well-known brands and serves grocery, mass merchandise, club, convenience and online retailers throughout the United States.
Founded in 1921 by Bill and Salie Utz as a small country store operation, the business expanded gradually through direct delivery to local customers and sales to regional grocers. Over the decades, Utz cultivated a reputation for quality and innovation in kettle-cooked and ridged chip varieties. In August 2022, Utz Brands completed a public listing through a combination with a special purpose acquisition company, adopting the NYSE ticker symbol UTZ.
In addition to its flagship Utz brand, the company’s portfolio includes Snyder of Berlin, Zapp’s, Good Health, Boulder Canyon, Hawaiian brand kettle chips, Paqui tortilla chips and more. Utz Brands emphasizes proprietary recipes, product innovation and broad distribution to maintain its position among the largest snack-food producers in North America. Manufacturing operations span multiple facilities across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, supporting both national coverage and selective international exports.
Utz Brands is led by Chief Executive Officer Dylan Lissette, who brings more than 25 years of experience in consumer packaged goods and retail channels. Under his leadership, the company focuses on expanding its product lineup, enhancing supply-chain efficiencies and strengthening relationships with retail partners to drive long-term growth in the competitive snack sector.
