Utz Brands, Inc. UTZ

UTZ Company Overview

Utz Brands, Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer and marketer of branded salty snack foods operating within the packaged food and snack foods industry. The company produces a broad portfolio of potato chips, pretzels, tortilla chips, pork skins, cheese snacks, and vegetable-based snacks, with products distributed through grocery, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, club stores, and foodservice channels. Utz Brands’ revenue is primarily driven by branded snack sales under a diversified brand architecture targeting both mainstream and better-for-you consumer segments.

The company traces its origins to 1921, when Utz Quality Foods was founded in Hanover, Pennsylvania by Bill and Salie Utz. For much of its history, Utz operated as a family-owned regional snack producer before expanding through organic growth and acquisitions. In 2020, the company completed a business combination with Collier Creek Holdings and became publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker UTZ. Since going public, Utz has focused on scaling national distribution, expanding its brand portfolio, and improving operational efficiency while maintaining a strong presence in legacy regional markets.