| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dorothy Henke |
| Headquarters | Velva, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Products | Seasoned pretzels, cheese puffs |
| Parent | The Hershey Company |
Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels or Dot's Pretzels is an American snack food brand, a subsidiary of The Hershey Company.
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. In 2012, she appeared at Pride of Dakota.
The company was acquired for $1.2 billion in 2021 by Hershey and was added to Hershey's existing portfolio of snack foods which included Pirates Booty and SkinnyPop.
In 2023, the main factory in Velva, North Dakota was closed and the employees were laid off. 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 employees.
References
- The untold history of Dot's Pretzels, the wildly popular Midwest snack with Arizona roots by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- Kelly, Leslie. "Addictive Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Is The Best Kind Of Success Story". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- "N.D.'s Dot's Pretzels acquired by Hershey in $1.2B deal". Pioneer Press. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- "Hershey buys 2 popcorn plants to fuel growth of its SkinnyPop brand". Supply Chain Dive. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- "We're Here for the Snacks". www.nacsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- Mathieu, Henry (2023-08-22). "Hershey plans to close Dot's Pretzels factory in US". Just Food. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- 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.