Herr's

Herr Foods Inc.

Company type	Private
Industry	Snack food
Founded	1946
Founder	Jim Herr
Headquarters	Nottingham, Pennsylvania , United States
Area served	United States, International (40+ countries)
Key people	Ed Herr (President and CEO), J. M. Herr (Executive Chairman)
Products	Potato chips, pretzels, tortilla chips, cheese curls, popcorn, onion rings
Website	www.herrs.com

Herr's represents a United States-based brand specializing in potato chips and various other snack food items, manufactured by Herr Foods Inc., headquartered in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. Their distribution network spans all 50 states within the U.S. and extends to more than 40 international markets.

History

The origins of Herr's trace back to 1946 when 21-year-old Jim Herr purchased a modest potato chip business located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, initially achieving roughly thirty dollars per week in sales (inflation-adjusted). By 1958, the company had introduced flavored potato chips and transitioned to foil packaging by 1974. During the 1970s and 1980s, as the snack food industry expanded, Herr's diversified its product lineup to include corn chips, tortilla chips, and pretzels. Additionally, the establishment of Herr Angus Farm allowed the company to repurpose potato byproducts as cattle feed.

Leadership began shifting in the 1990s when Jim Herr started delegating responsibilities to his sons, Ed Herr and J. M. Herr; Ed took on the role of company spokesperson. After retiring as chairman in 2005, Jim was succeeded by J. M., yet he maintained a position on the board until his passing in 2012. Currently, Ed Herr holds the titles of president and CEO, while J. M. Herr serves as executive chairman.

Products

Herr's provides an extensive range of snack products such as potato chips, pretzels, tortilla chips, cheese curls, popcorn, and onion rings. As reported in 2016, their potato chip selection includes 37 varieties emphasizing bold and spicy tastes like Ragin Ranch, Buffalo Blue Cheese, Old Bay, Horseradish, Baby Back Ribs, Kansas City Steak, Hot Sauce, and Jalapeño. Classic flavors offered include Barbecue, Kettle Cooked, Sour Cream & Onion, Cheddar & Sour Cream, Salt & Pepper, Ketchup, Habanero and Creamy Ranch, as well as Salt & Vinegar.

In 2016, Herr's introduced Crab Fries-flavored chips through a collaboration with Philadelphia’s sports bar Chickie's & Pete's; robust consumer interest expedited this product launch. The company also rolled out a BBQ chip variety partnered with Stubbs BBQ sauce. Herr's signature foil packaging plays a key role in enhancing brand visibility within the competitive snack market.

In popular culture

An episode subplot of The Office revolves around characters Jim Halpert and Karen Filippelli spending their workday searching for Herr's salt and vinegar chips. Additionally, a season 3 DVD bonus features Kevin Malone preparing a quesadilla using Herr's Sour Cream & Onion chips combined with spray cheese.

Visitors' center

Constructed in 1989 near the Nottingham facility in Pennsylvania, the Herr's Visitors' Center offers guided tours of both the center and the manufacturing plant lasting approximately one hour.

External links

• Official website