ABOUT US CONTACT US CAREERS Nutrition Buy Online Recipes Visit Us The Latest Our Values About Us Good people, making good snacks for good times As a company rooted in family since the beginning, we proudly continue to be family-owned and -operated. Hide Learn More SCROLL TO LEARN MORE Since 1946, we’ve been making exceptionally delicious snacks. You can always trust that you’re getting an exceptional snack that’s made by our family for yours to enjoy. See our family history The Herr family Spanning four generations, the Herr family continues to guide Herr Foods Inc. in the direction of family, community and quality products. Ed Herr CHAIRMAN, CEO As the current president, CEO and spokesman of Herr Foods, Ed Herr follows in his father’s footsteps of putting product quality and business integrity first. View Bio J.M. Herr EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN J.M. has worked at the family business for more than 45 years and currently serves as Executive Chairman. He and his wife Lois have been married over 40 years and have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. View Bio James S. Herr FOUNDER (1924–2012) The man that started it all, Jim Herr founded our family’s snack company over 70 years ago, creating a Forever Good legacy of kindness, persistence and integrity. View Bio Over 70 years of making snacks that make people smile James S. Herr broke away from his family’s business of chicken farming to build up his very own snack company — one that continues to thrive, over 70 years later. Click on dates to view more 1946 Later in 1946 1949 James Herr buys potato chip company for $1,750 Herr Foods Inc.’s story began in 1946 when 21-year-old James Stauffer Herr buys a small potato chip company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for $1,750. In 1947, the business moves into a vacated tobacco shed on the Herr family farm. As he learns more about the business, Jim Herr develops new and better cooking processes and a delicious snack food becomes even better. As demand for Herr's Potato Chips grows, so does the company. Our Family of Brands Company About Us Our Values Events Leadership Team Brands Herr's Good Natured Selects Go Lite! Flavor Mill Cheyenne Resources Employees Careers Contact Us Videos Media Outreach Trade Partners / Selling Opportunities Branches Distributors & Vending National Sales International Sales ©Herr Foods Inc. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Sitemap