Aug. 18, 2016 AUBURN, Ala. -- Golden Flake, Auburn Athletics' oldest corporate partner, has signed on with Auburn Sports Properties for an additional 10-year contract to remain the “official snack food of the Auburn Tigers.”
Golden Flake has been a loyal partner to Auburn Athletics for the past 53 years. Similar to past years, Golden Flake will continue to be the official sponsor of the annual A-Day game and the Fan Day each Fall, amongst numerous other branding and partnership initiatives.
“Golden Flake is one of Auburn’s oldest and proudest partners,” said Auburn Sports Properties Vice President and General Manager Chris Davis. “This long-term agreement demonstrates Golden Flake’s commitment to the Auburn Family and their love for Auburn Athletics. We are proud to call Golden Flake ‘The Official Snack of the Auburn Tigers’.”
“Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., a sponsor of Auburn University Athletics for the past 53 years is pleased to show our continued support of the students, student athletes, alumni and fans with this commitment with FOX Sports College Properties and Auburn University,” said Mark McCutcheon, Chairman of the Board, President, CEO, Golden Enterprises, Inc. “As you enjoy our Golden Flake snacks, know that you are supporting your university by your purchase of the “Official Snack of the Auburn Tigers!”
ABOUT GOLDEN FLAKE
Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., “The South’s Original Potato Chip” produces, markets, and distributes Golden Flake Brand snacks in the Southeastern United States. The quality line of snacks includes potato chips, tortilla chips, corn chips, fried pork skins, baked and fried cheese curls, onion rings, popcorn, and puff corn. It also sells canned dips, pretzels, peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers, dried meat products, and nuts packaged by other manufacturers using the Golden Flake label. The company, founded in 1923, and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, has a long history of supporting students, student athletes and fans through college sports sponsorships!
About FOX Sports College Properties
FOX Sports College Properties, a division of FOX-owned Home Team Sports, is a full-service sales and marketing organization representing some of the biggest brands in college athletics, including Auburn, Michigan State, Georgetown, Southern California, Villanova, and the BIG EAST Conference. The mission of FOX Sports College Properties is to create long-term strategic partnerships through customized, integrated marketing programs that deliver great value while addressing the needs and objectives of the athletic departments and corporate partners. Additionally, FOX Sports College Properties owns and operates the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational and the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic college basketball tournaments.