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Herr Foods is a family-owned snack company that produces a broad range of snack foods. It makes 340+ products—from chips to other savory treats—and distributes them to customers in all 50 states and around the world. The company operates its own manufacturing facilities to bake, fry, season, and package snacks for mass distribution through retailers and foodservice channels. Herr Foods stands out because of its long family ownership (80 years), scale (800+ employees? The provided data says 1,600+ employees), and wide domestic and international reach, along with a large catalog of products made in a dedicated headquarters in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. Its goal is to provide convenient, tasty snack options while maintaining family-led quality and steady growth, by offering a diverse lineup of high-quality snacks to meet different preferences across markets.
About Herr Foods
Industries
Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Nottingham, New Hampshire
Founded
1946
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What believers are saying
- Public voting can convert novelty into durable customer loyalty.
- Winning flavors may graduate into permanent SKUs, expanding assortment.
- Summer regional availability supports retail sell-through during peak snacking season.
What critics are saying
- Limited-edition demand can fade quickly, leaving seasonal inventory and marketing costs.
- Philadelphia-centric branding weakens repeat purchase potential outside the Mid-Atlantic.
- Success depends on converting votes into sales, not just publicity.
What makes Herr Foods unique
- Herr's uses Philadelphia history to shape consumer-voted limited-edition flavors.
- The 2026 lineup maps flavors to Freedom, Liberty, and Unity themes.
- Herr's has a repeatable Flavored by Philly platform for seasonal innovation.
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Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Holiday
EAP Services
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Housekeeping
Company News
The initial grant allowed Herr's to hire 30 additional employees and increase production.
Herr Foods Inc., the Nottingham-based snack company, was getting ready to score big this summer with a winning chip flavor, when the company kicked off its fourth annual Flavored by Philly competition.
In a fresh twist for 2025, Herr's is launching Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off, as this year's contest invites the public to vote on their favorite flavor from past champions, with the winning chip earning a permanent spot in the Herr's product lineup.
Herr Foods to spend $25 Million to expand into new space in Jackson Ohio. Herr Foods to spend $25 Million to expand into new space in Jackson Ohio.Jackson, Ohio — According to state and local development sources, Herr Foods plans to invest $25,000,000.00 to build out new space in Jackson. The company plans to occupy the new space in Jackson, on or about March 1, 2025. According to the company website A recognized leader in the snack food industry, Herr Foods Inc. is headquartered in Nottingham, PA. The family-owned-and-operated company began 65 years ago in Lancaster, Pa., and now employs over 1,400 people who make 340+ delicious snack products that are available in all 50 states and worldwide
Herr Foods has purchased an industrial site in Jackson, which includes a warehouse.
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About Herr Foods
Industries
Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Nottingham, New Hampshire
Founded
1946
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