BranchOut Food Inc. (NASDAQ: BOF) announced a partnership with Zesty Snackz and YouTube creators Brenten Szekely and Paul Cuffaro to launch single-ingredient fruit chips using the company's GentleDry dehydration technology.

The new Zesty Snacks Fruit Chips line will feature products made from 100% real fruit without added sugar, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. The initial release includes mango, pineapple, strawberry, and banana varieties, with additional options planned for the future.

BranchOut plans to ship the first full container of product to Zesty Snacks in April, with follow-on container-sized orders expected thereafter. The collaboration represents BranchOut's entry into direct-to-consumer channels through digital creator partnerships, separate from its existing retail and industrial distribution.

"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. "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."

Szekely and Cuffaro collectively reach millions of viewers across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other social platforms through lifestyle and adventure content. The creators visited BranchOut's facility in Peru and plan to release content about the experience in coming months.

BranchOut Food operates as a food technology company specializing in dehydrated fruit and vegetable products through its proprietary GentleDry technology, which is protected by over 17 patents according to the company's press release statement.