Utz Goes Private, Sèchey Shifts, Final Boss Sour Levels Up

CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh · Jul 23, 2026 · 9m

In this episode:

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Utz Brands' $2.9 billion acquisition by Germany's Intersnack Group and Sèchey's decision to exit brick-and-mortar retail in favor of a technology platform. The hosts also chat about Final Boss Sour's $4 million funding round and Yerba Madre's leadership transition.

Show Highlights:

0:20 - Utz Brands has agreed to be acquired by Germany-based Intersnack Group in a transaction valued at approximately $2.9 billion. Monica digs into the details of the transaction.

3:05 -…