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Utz Brands, Inc. reports news as a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks sold through grocery, mass merchandiser, club, convenience, drug and other retail channels. Its portfolio includes Utz, On The Border Chips & Dips, Zapp’s and Boulder Canyon, with products such as potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, popcorn, salsa and dips.
Company updates commonly cover quarterly results, guidance, cash flow, leverage, dividends and share repurchase activity. Other recurring developments include product launches across core snack brands, marketing and industry conference presentations, distribution and manufacturing updates, and food-safety actions such as voluntary recalls handled through Utz Quality Foods.
Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) has appointed The Sasha Group as its marketing agency of record to enhance its consumer marketing strategy. This partnership aims to accelerate Utz's transition to a digital-first approach, utilizing consumer-led ideas across various audience segments. Bill Blubaugh, SVP of Marketing at Utz, expressed confidence that The Sasha Group's innovative methods will elevate the brand. The collaboration will be spearheaded by The Sasha Group's Chattanooga office, with campaigns set to launch in November 2020.
Utz Brands has appointed Shannan Redcay as Senior Vice President of Innovation and Value Creation to enhance its innovation strategy as snacking demand increases. Redcay will lead initiatives focused on new product categories and formats, responding to evolving consumer needs. In her new role, she aims to deepen connections with consumers by delivering innovative products tailored to their preferences. This strategic move follows Utz's acquisition of Conagra's H.K. Anderson filled pretzel brand, set to close in November 2020, and reflects the company's commitment to enhancing its product diversity.
Utz, the Official Salty Snack of Major League Baseball, will be the presenting sponsor of the 2020 American League Division Series (ALDS) from October 5-9. This marks Utz's third season partnering with MLB, enhancing their engagement through advertising, promotions, and special snack offerings. The ALDS will feature two best-of-five game series broadcast nationally on TBS. Additionally, Utz is hosting the ALDS Crunch Time Sweepstakes on social media with prizes including MLBshop.com credits and a year's supply of Utz products.
Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) announced its subsidiary, Utz Quality Foods, LLC, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of H.K. Anderson from Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) for under $10 million. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Utz's position in the filled pretzel market, valued at approximately $100 million, and is expected to close in November 2020. The move is intended to leverage synergies within Utz's salty snack portfolio and capture growth opportunities in the expanding pretzel segment, which saw a 10% sales increase, reaching $1.4 billion.