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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 16 MIN

Snack Society Report: Hanover, PA — Snack Food Capital of the World

from Pop Culture Passport - Exploring Quirky & Cool Travel Destinations in the USA · host Beth Schillaci - The Roaming Yeti

Send us Fan MailEpisode 137What happens when a small Pennsylvania town becomes one of the biggest snack producers in America?In this Snack Society Report, we head to Hanover, Pennsylvania — a place where pretzels and potato chips aren’t just snacks… they’re part of the town’s identity.In This EpisodeHow Hanover became the Snack Food Capital of the WorldThe history of Utz Quality Foods and Snyder’s of HanoverThe confusing (and fascinating) story of Snyder’s of BerlinWhat it’s like shopping at the Utz Outlet StoreFrom legacy snack giants like Utz and Snyder’s of Hanover to old-school pretzel bakeries and outlet stores packed with snack seconds and cult favorites, this is a salty, crunchy side quest worth taking.You ready? Let’s roam.More info on the blog.Get your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter.Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram.Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yetiLove the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next.Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.

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Send us Fan Mail Episode 137 What happens when a small Pennsylvania town becomes one of the biggest snack producers in America? In this Snack Society Report, we head to Hanover, Pennsylvania — a place where pretzels and potato chips aren’t just snacks… they’re part of the town’s identity. In This Episode How Hanover became the Snack Food Capital of the WorldThe history of Utz Quality Foods and Snyder’s of HanoverThe confusing (and fascinating) story of Snyder’s of BerlinWhat it’s like shopp...

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