Dot’s_Homestyle_Pretzels

Dot's Homestyle Pretzels

Dot's Homestyle Pretzels

American snack food brand

Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels is an American snack food brand. They are a subsidiary of The Hershey Company.

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History

The brand was founded by Dorothy Henke who began making them at her winter residence in Goodyear, Arizona, and then later in a factory at her hometown in Velva, North Dakota.[1] In 2012, she appeared at Pride of Dakota.[2]

By September 2023, they competed with Pirates Booty and SkinnyPop.[3] CEO of Hershey, Michele Buck showed interest in purchasing the company for $1.2 billion.[4]

In 2023, the main factory in Velva, North Dakota was closed and the employees were laid off.[5] Todd Scott, of Hershey, said in an interview “due to the physical limitations of the building and cost associated with the Velva facility, it has led us to the hard decision to cease operations and close the facility. Our goal is to ensure everyone is supported during this period of change.” They offered relocation plans to the said employees.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    The untold history of Dot's Pretzels, the wildly popular Midwest snack with Arizona roots by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  2. [2]
    Kelly, Leslie. "Addictive Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Is The Best Kind Of Success Story". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
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    "Hershey buys 2 popcorn plants to fuel growth of its SkinnyPop brand". Supply Chain Dive. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
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    "We're Here for the Snacks". www.nacsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
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    Mathieu, Henry (2023-08-22). "Hershey plans to close Dot's Pretzels factory in US". Just Food. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
  6. [6]
    Forum, TAMMY SWIFT The (2023-08-22). "Hershey's to close Dot's Pretzels flagship facility in Velva". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
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