USA: SkinnyPop Popcorn LLC acquires Paqui brand

SkinnyPop Popcorn, a producer of ready-to-eat popcorn products, has announced that it has added Paqui Brand Tortillas and Tortilla Chips to its portfolio.

Paqui produces tortillas and tortilla chips said to be crafted with unbleached, untreated flour or by stone grinding corn. currently sold regionally in Kroger and Whole Foods stores.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Paqui brand to the better-for-you family of snack food brands”, said Tom Ennis, President and Chief Executive Officer of SkinnyPop. “We are excited about using the SkinnyPop platform to help introduce the Paqui brand to more consumers around the country”.

“At Paqui, we have always been committed to making tortilla chips and tortillas that not only taste great, but that are better-for-you as well,” added Doug Lyon, Founder of Paqui. “Tom and his team at SkinnyPop have the same mission and we are excited to join this family of better-for-you snack food brands.”

Source: SkinnyPop