October 22/Hanover, Pa./PRNewswire -- Carl E. Lee Jr., president and chief executive officer of Snyder's of Hanover, announced the company's intention to acquire Utz Quality Foods Inc., pending clearance from the Federal Trade Commission.
"We are pleased to announce that two market leaders will be combining forces to create a stronger company that will strengthen our position in the marketplace, serve our retailers and vendors better, and continue to give consumers the brands and products that they have loved from both companies," said Lee.