BranchOut Food Inc. (NASDAQ: BOF) has 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 proprietary GentleDry™ dehydration technology with Zesty Snackz’s snack platform and the extensive digital reach of Szekely and Cuffaro, who collectively reach millions of viewers across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms.
The new Zesty Snacks Fruit Chips line will feature products made from 100% real fruit, including mango, pineapple, strawberry, and banana, with plans for additional varieties. These single-ingredient chips are free from added sugar, preservatives, or artificial ingredients, offering vibrant flavor, texture, and nutrients while providing shelf-stable convenience. BranchOut plans to ship the first full container 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.”
The collaboration highlights the growing trend of influencer-driven consumer product launches. Szekely and Cuffaro have built multi-million-subscriber platforms through high-engagement content centered on lifestyle, adventure, and entrepreneurship. Their ability to drive purchasing behavior through authentic storytelling extends their brands beyond digital content into merchandise and consumer product lines. This direct-to-consumer channel represents a significant 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. Our community wants real, simple, high-quality products, and this collaboration delivers exactly that,” said Brenten Szekely. “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.”
BranchOut’s GentleDry™ technology preserves up to 95% of the original nutrition of fresh produce, offering superior quality and taste. Protected by over 17 patents, the technology enables BranchOut to stand out as a trusted brand, ingredient, and private-label supplier. For more information about BranchOut, visit www.branchoutfood.com. For more about Zesty Snackz, visit https://www.zestysnackz.com/. The latest news and updates relating to $BOF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://tinyurl.com/bofnewsroom.
