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Utz to close Grand Rapids plant in early 2026 as part of network overhaul 

US snack maker Utz plans to shut its Michigan plant in early 2026, reducing its US facilities to seven. The move supports a manufacturing overhaul aimed at cost reduction and growth. Q2 2025 sales rose 2.9% to $367m, while adjusted net income fell 14%.

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