| Cover Page | Sep. 29, 2023 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 29, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Utz Brands, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38686 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-2751850 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 900 High Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Hanover |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 17331 |
| City Area Code | 717 |
| Local Phone Number | 637-6644 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001739566 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Former Address | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | N/A |
