Snyder's of Hanover is a family owned manufacturer of snack foods, including potato chips. Snyder's, located in the US, is specialized in pretzels. Snyder's bought bankrupt Jay's Potato Chips in December 2007. In October 2009 the company announced the acquisition of Utz Quality Foods, pending FTC approval, but the merger did not materialize.
In December 2010 Snyders of Hanover and Lance merged to form the company Snyders - Lance.
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July 22, 2010
Lance, Snyder's of Hanover Merge to Bolster Distribution of Salty Snacks
Lance Inc., the maker of Cape Cod potato chips and Stella D’oro cookies, agreed to merge with pretzel maker Snyder’s of Hanover Inc. to improve distribution of the companies’ snacks.Lance investors will receive a one-time dividend of $3.75 a share, the...From the archive
April 05, 2010
Snyder's of Hanover announces polylactic acid packaging for its organic product line
Snack manufacturer Snyder's of Hanover announces it will be using a "renewable "packaging solution for its line of organic products. The new package is made from raw materials that are 90 percent plant-based , informed the packaging manu...From the archive
February 13, 2010
Second round bids for Kettle Foods brings sale closer
The Telegraph reports a number of food groups are thought to have lodged bids for the whole group – which delivered sales of £150m in 2008 – or just the UK or US assets, which are each worth roughly half of the combined value.United Biscuits, which has...From the archive
December 16, 2009
Kettle chips dismisses sales rumours
Wall Street rumours that the owners of Norwich-based Kettle Foods are preparing to put the business up for sale were dismissed yesterday as “speculation”.There were reports in the United States that Kettle's owner, London-based private-equity firm Lio...From the archive
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