Utz Quality Foods (Hanover)
Utz Brands, Hanover, Pennsylvania
Utz began in 1921 when Bill and Salie Utz made potato chips in their summer kitchen in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The company still makes snacks in several Hanover plants, including the High Street plant, opened in 1975 and greatly expanded in 1985, which is also Utz's headquarters and has a free tour gallery opened in 1987.
- Company
- Utz Brands
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1921
- Employees
- Not stated
- Industry
- Food and beverage
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
What is made here
Potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, corn and tortilla chips, cheese curls and cheese balls, made at several Utz plants in Hanover.
Facts
| Founding | Bill and Salie Utz began making Hanover Home Brand potato chips in their summer kitchen in Hanover in 1921, about 50 pounds an hour (company: utzsnacks.com) |
|---|---|
| Carlisle Street | In 1949 Utz bought a five-acre tract on Carlisle Street and started its first modern plant, a 67,000-square-foot facility (company: utzsnacks.com) |
| High Street plant | Opened in 1975 with 50,000 square feet; a 300,000-square-foot addition had its grand opening in 1985 (company: utzsnacks.com) |
| Tour Gallery | A free Tour Gallery opened at the High Street plant in 1987 (company: utzsnacks.com) |
| Headquarters | Utz headquarters is on High Street, alongside Plant #3 (company: utzsnacks.com) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
Free Tour Gallery at the High Street plant (opened 1987) (utzsnacks.com) Check the operator's site before you go.
Sources
- Utz: Timeline (company, checked November 12, 2026)
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