BranchOut Food Inc. (NASDAQ: BOF), a food technology company specializing in natural fruit and vegetable snacks through its proprietary GentleDry™ process, announced a partnership with Zesty Snackz and its founders, digital creators Brenten Szekely and Paul Cuffaro, to launch a new line of single-ingredient Fruit Chips under the Zest Snackz label. The collaboration combines BranchOut's dehydration technology with Zesty Snackz's snack platform and the expansive digital reach of two of YouTube's most recognizable lifestyle creators, who collectively reach millions of viewers across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other social platforms.
The new Zesty Snacks Fruit Chips line, powered by BranchOut's GentleDry™ technology, will launch with products made from 100% real fruit, including mango, pineapple, strawberry, and banana. These single-ingredient chips offer vibrant flavor, texture, and nutrients while providing shelf-stable convenience, free from added sugar, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. BranchOut plans to ship the first full container of the product to Zesty Snacks in April, with follow-on container-sized orders expected thereafter.
“Our partnership with Zesty Snackz and creators like Brenten and Paul represents a powerful intersection of food innovation and modern consumer engagement,” said Eric Healy, CEO of BranchOut Food Inc. “These creators have built trusted brands with highly engaged audiences. By combining that reach with our advanced drying technology and supply chain scale, we are uniquely positioned to deliver premium, single-ingredient snacks to a rapidly expanding market.”
Brenten Szekely and Paul Cuffaro have built multi-million-subscriber platforms by creating high-engagement video content and fostering strong community relationships. Their ability to drive purchasing behavior through authentic storytelling extends their brands into successful merchandise and consumer product lines. This direct-to-consumer channel represents a significant and currently untapped opportunity for BranchOut, distinct from its existing retail and industrial channels.
“This partnership allows us to bring something to our audience that we genuinely believe in,” said Brenten Szekely. “Our community wants real, simple, high-quality products, and this collaboration delivers exactly that. After visiting the BranchOut facility in Peru and seeing the GentleDry™ process firsthand, we were incredibly impressed with the technology, the scale of the operation, and the team behind it. We’re excited to share that experience with our audience and will be releasing content from the visit in the coming months.”
For more information about Zesty Snackz, visit https://www.zestysnackz.com/. For more information about BranchOut Food, visit www.branchoutfood.com.
