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BranchOut Food Announces Partnership with Zesty Snackz and Top YouTube Creators to Launch Single-Ingredient Fruit Chips
Zesty Snackz collaboration taps millions of engaged followers to drive innovation in premium, single-ingredient snacks BEND, Ore., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE
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[{"type":"text","content":"Zesty Snackz collaboration taps millions of engaged followers to drive innovation in premium, single-ingredient snacks\nBEND, Ore., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BranchOut Food Inc. (NASDAQ: BOF), a food technology company pioneering the next generation of natural fruit and vegetable snacks through its proprietary GentleDry™ process, today 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 brings together BranchOut’s proprietary GentleDry™ dehydration technology with Zesty Snackz’s fast-growing snack platform and the expansive digital reach of two of YouTube’s most recognizable lifestyle creators. Collectively, Brenten and Paul reach millions of viewers across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other social platforms, where they have built highly engaged communities through authentic, family-friendly content centered on lifestyle, adventure, aquatics, and entrepreneurship. The new Zesty Snacks Fruit Chips line, powered by BranchOut’s GentleDry™ technology, is set to launch with products made from 100% real fruit. These single-ingredient fruit chips boast vibrant flavor, texture, and nutrients while offering shelf-stable convenience, free from added sugar, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. The initial release will feature popular fruits, including mango, pineapple, strawberry, and banana, with plans for additional varieties in the future. 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 successfully built multi-million-subscriber platforms by consistently creating high-engagement video content and fostering strong community relationships. Their proven ability to drive purcha...