As a company that has been rooted in the family since the beginning, they continue to proudly keep the family business going.
Over 70 years of making snacks that make people smile!
James S. Herr broke away from his family's chicken farming business to create his own snack company - a company that continues to thrive, over 70 years later.
1946
James S. Herr at the age of 21 bought a small chip company for $1,750.
1951
On 5 September, the workshop goes on fire
1970 - 1980
These decades saw growth in the snack food industry, which led to an expansion in the variety of products made, including corn chips, tortilla chips and pretzels.
1988
It begins to expand outside America and becomes globally recognized in 37 countries around the world.
1989
On weekends the workshop is transformed into a guided tour for people where they can get to know each other and taste their beloved snacks.
1996
Now, Herr's is becoming a colossus reaching annual sales of $100,000,000.
