BranchOut Food Inc. has announced a partnership with snack brand 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 proprietary GentleDry™ dehydration technology with the digital reach of two prominent YouTube creators who collectively reach millions of viewers across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. This partnership represents a strategic move by BranchOut to tap into direct-to-consumer channels distinct from its existing retail and industrial operations.
The new Zesty Snacks Fruit Chips line will feature products made from 100% real fruit, free from added sugar, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. Initial varieties will include mango, pineapple, strawberry, and banana, with plans for additional fruits in the future. BranchOut plans to ship the first full container of product to Zesty Snacks in April, with follow-on container-sized orders expected thereafter. The company's GentleDry™ process is designed to preserve up to 95% of the original nutrition of fresh produce, offering shelf-stable convenience while maintaining flavor and texture.
Eric Healy, CEO of BranchOut Food Inc., emphasized the significance of combining food innovation with modern consumer engagement. "Our partnership with Zesty Snackz and creators like Brenten and Paul represents a powerful intersection of food innovation and modern consumer engagement," Healy stated. "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 through authentic, family-friendly content centered on lifestyle, adventure, aquatics, and entrepreneurship. Their proven ability to drive purchasing behavior through direct audience connection extends their brands beyond digital content into successful merchandise and consumer product lines. Szekely noted that after visiting BranchOut's facility in Peru and seeing the GentleDry™ process firsthand, they were impressed with the technology and scale of operations. "This partnership allows us to bring something to our audience that we genuinely believe in," Szekely said. "Our community wants real, simple, high-quality products, and this collaboration delivers exactly that."
The partnership leverages Zesty Snackz's growing snack platform, which focuses on delivering bold, high-quality products to modern consumers through both retail and digital channels. For more information about Zesty Snackz, visit https://www.zestysnackz.com/. BranchOut Food is a leading international food technology company specializing in dehydrated fruit and vegetable-based products. Additional information about the company is available at https://www.branchoutfood.com. The latest news and updates relating to BranchOut Food are available in the company's newsroom at https://tinyurl.com/bofnewsroom.
