Utz to merge with Golden Enterprises

Golden Enterprises’ Golden Flake snack product lines and production capabilities complement the Utz product portfolio.

Jul 20, 2016

Utz to merge with Golden Enterprises' snack division

Golden Enterprises, Inc. and Utz Quality Foods, Inc. of Hanover, PA announced that they entered into a definitive merger agreement on July 18, 2016. Utz Quality Foods, Inc. is a privately held snack food company, founded in 1921 by William and Salie Utz.

Golden Enterprises’ Golden Flake snack product lines and production capabilities complement the Utz product portfolio, which include Utz, Zapps, “Dirty”, Bachman, Wachusett, Snikiddy and Good Health.

Discover Fresh Possibilities in Food Packaging & Processing, Oct. 18-21

Discover Leading Suppliers

Busy trade show exhibition floor with multiple vendor booths, attendees in business attire, and corporate signage including DataSource, Accu-Seal, and Urani branding.

PACK EXPO International 2026 Brings the Future of Packaging and Processing to Chicago

North America’s most comprehensive packaging and processing event brings 2,700+ exhibitors, 150+ educational sessions, targeted pavilions, networking, and special events to Chicago, Oct. 18–21.

CPG Innovator: Trisco Foods’ Chad Seinknecht Turned a Bottleneck Into a 75% Output Gain

Five professionals in a video conference call displayed in a grid layout on a black background

End of the Line Video Series: Sustainability Updates from SPC, Pepsi's Financial News, and More

PMMI Launches PACK GIVES BACK Foundation to Support the Causes That Matter to Its Members

Team members demonstrate a yellow and black robot at the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase, sponsored by Schneider Electric.

The Future of Manufacturing Takes the Stage at PACK EXPO International 2026

The building envelope is a production asset

Condensation, energy loss, and sanitation failures often trace back to the same place. This free article shows where to look.

See What’s Possible in Food Manufacturing at PACK EXPO International

Explore new machinery & materials from 2,700 exhibitors. Gain insights from 150+ free educational sessions. Find solutions to enhance quality & protect your brand at North America’s largest packaging & processing event for food, beverage & beyond.

Products

Industrial processing equipment lineup including extruders, pumps, motors, and material handling systems for manufacturing applications

Utz to merge with Golden Enterprises

Discover Fresh Possibilities in Food Packaging & Processing, Oct. 18-21

Discover Leading Suppliers

PACK EXPO International 2026 Brings the Future of Packaging and Processing to Chicago

CPG Innovator: Trisco Foods’ Chad Seinknecht Turned a Bottleneck Into a 75% Output Gain

End of the Line Video Series: Sustainability Updates from SPC, Pepsi's Financial News, and More

PMMI Launches PACK GIVES BACK Foundation to Support the Causes That Matter to Its Members

The Future of Manufacturing Takes the Stage at PACK EXPO International 2026

NETZSCH to Highlight Wide Range of Sanitary Pumps at PACK EXPO International 2026

JBT Marel Brings Expanded End-to-end Processing and Automation Solutions to PACK EXPO 2026

Experience Filling Innovation from Fogg

ProFood World October 2026

2026 PACK EXPO Facilities & Infrastructure Directory

2026 ProFood World Processing Showcase

ProFood World August 2026

When your building works against your plant

Hidden Factory: Engineering OEE Improvements Across Processing and Packaging Lines

How Food and Beverage Plants Can Prepare for the Next Regulatory Cycle

Inside interpack 2026: A Virtual Tour of Machinery, Materials, and Market Trends