Semantic Coherence: Herr Foods Inc. – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H2] Choose Your Own Variety Pack
Shop
Now

[IMG: Herr]

[H2] Potato Chips
Shop Now

[IMG: Herr]

[H2] Cheese Curls
Shop Now

[IMG: Herr]

[H2] Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Shop
Now

[IMG: Herr]

[H2] Popcorn
Shop Now

[IMG: Herr]

[H2] Tortilla Chips
Shop Now

[IMG: Herr]

[H2] Pretzels
Shop Now

[IMG: Herr]

Previous Item Next Item

[IMG: Nseasonal French Onion Copy (1)]

[H3] Sour Cream & French Onion
[H4] A New Take On Our Best Selling Flavor!
Shop Now

[IMG: Assorted Bundle Of 1Oz Herrs Snacks 84 Count 4 5]

[H2] Choose Your Own Variety Pack
With the "choose your own variety pack" option, you can customize your snack selection to match your tastes and cravings. Pick from a wide array of flavors, ensuring every choice is one you love. It's the perfect way to mix and match for variety without settlings for anything less than your favorites!
Customize Your Snacks

[IMG: Herr]

[H2] Ready for a flavor adventure?
Join us for a factory tour at Herr's and taste the magic behind our unique snacks! Schedule your visit today!
Schedule Your Visit

[H2] About Us
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.
Our History

[H2] Herr's Recipes
[H3] Seven-Layer Mexican Dip
Serve with Herr's Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips
Get Cookin'Buy it Now

[IMG: Herrs Forever Good]

[H2] Honesty, Authenticity and Integrity
"Herr's Forever Good®" is our written commitment of that goal — to always strive for integrity, kindness and authenticity in every facet of our company. Good transcends trends and outlasts adversity. As long as good is good, Herr's will forever be Herr's.

[IMG: Group of kid with the Salvation Army]

[H2] Charitable Giving
Herr Foods Inc. is committed to local outreach in the community. To support your cause or to help you lighten the burden of others, Herr's offers snacks at a reduced price for non profit events and fundraisers. This spirit of serving, inspired by our founder, lives on today in our Herr's Has Heart program.

[IMG: Boxes of Herr]

[IMG: Herr]
[H2] Herr's Has Heart
Herr Foods Incorporated sets aside a portion of our annual budget for charitable giving. Our Herr's Has Heart program offers individual-sized snack bags at a reduced cost to support qualified, non-profit organizations. To request discounted product for your event, please fill out our form. All requests must be submitted in writing at least three weeks prior to your event.
Product Request Form

[H2] James S. Herr Family Foundation
Giving back to the community is an important part of our culture as a family owned and operated business. Our founders cared about people and supporting organizations that make a difference in the world around us.
We are deeply committed to supporting organizations locally and throughout the world that help people live more productive, spiritually enriched lives. Our goals are to provide for those in need and assist those who are working to better their communities.
The J.S. Herr Family Foundation — created by and named for our founder, James S. Herr — is a private organization that continues the Herr family legacy of gifting to charitable causes. Each year, we provide financial support to many organizations.

[IMG: Junior Achievement Of Delaware Valley Inc.]

[IMG: Samaritan]

[IMG: New York City Relief]

[IMG: Chester County FoodBank]

[IMG: Serve Now]

[IMG: Salvation Army]

[IMG: YMCA of the Brandywine Valley]

[IMG: Good Neighbors Home Repair]

[IMG: Lighthouse Youth Center]

[IMG: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer]

Previous Item

Next Item

[H2] Contact Us for Inquiries or Letters of Intent
Any inquiries or letters of intent may be mailed to:
James S. Herr Family FoundationMorgan McRay, Manager of Philanthropy20 Herr DriveP.O. Box 300Nottingham, PA 19362

[H2] Sustainability
We recognize the importance of being good stewards of our natural resources, as well as how crucial passing on a healthy, safe environment is to future generations. That's why managing our waste and using recycled products as much as possible are at the forefront of our decisions.

[IMG: 60023 2 Forever Good 3D Case Closed Brown 3D Wfile]

[H3] Manufacturing
Most manufacturing operations produce waste and Herr's® is no exception. However at Herr's, most of the waste generated is used at the nearby Herr's Angus Farm. Water discharge is used for spray irrigation, sludge for fertilizer and potato skins for fodder. Also, any product that does not meet Herr's quality standards is used as cattle feed.
Our manufacturing systems have been carefully designed to be environmentally friendly and energy-efficient, and our steam recovery system saves energy by capturing the plant's hot water and turning it into hot air that heats the building. Our starch recovery system collects excess potato starch, which is then sold to fine paper manufacturers. By making ecologically friendly choices like these, we have ensured that as little waste as possible leaves our plant.
At the consumer end, there is also very little waste in Herr's products. Unlike many other foods, Herr's products are totally consumed by its customers. There is no waste in bones, rinds, stalks, or leaves. Herr's snack food products, therefore, contribute very little to the municipal waste stream and must be judged as "minimum waste" products.

[IMG: 1 Oz Regular 107]

[H3] Packaging
The most important environmental issue challenging Herr's and other snack food manufacturers is packaging. Herr's has also addressed this issue. For instance, all of Herr's corrugated containers used to ship fresh product to the stores are re-used over and over. When they are no longer usable, they are then collected, baled and sold to recyclers to be made into more corrugated or other paper products.
To ensure freshness of its products and minimize food spoilage and food waste, snack food manufacturers must use high barrier plastic film for packaging many of their products. While these thin packaging materials are not biodegradable, they compress very readily and, because of this, they take up very little space in landfills and other refuse disposal sites.
While natural biodegradability of waste is of course desirable, authoritative studies have shown that very little biodegrading of any kind occurs in landfills. This is due to the absence of light, moisture, heat and bacterial action beneath the surface.

[IMG: Adobestock 823852002 Preview (1)]

[H3] Sustainable Packaging Materials
Besides being extremely compressible, plastics are chemically inert. They do not break down and leak toxic chemicals into the water table or into the atmosphere. And because they do not break down, plastics provide a stable base for holding other landfill materials in place.
In waste-to-steam facilities, plastics become a real asset. Because plastics are made from petroleum rather than trees, they burn almost completely. Additionally, when burned, plastics produce more heat than coal. Unlike coal however, they do not in any way contribute to acid rain.
Of course, consistent with industry practices at large, Herr's also flushes each of its bags with nitrogen to ensure no oxygen remains in the bag. By doing so, Herr's is able to preserve its products without generating any waste.

[IMG: Herrs Recycles]

[H3] Recycling
It is becoming increasingly evident that landfills are not the answer to waste management. Recycling offers the best solution. Many plastics are now recyclable. More are becoming so. Unfortunately, thin snack food packages are not easily collected from consumers so that they might be recycled. This has been a major problem in recycling snack food packaging. However, Herr's and other snack food companies have succeeded in reducing the amount of packaging by reducing its size and thickness.

[IMG: Angus Farms]

[H3] Herr Angus Farms
Most snack operations produce by-products, and we're no exception. However, at Herr's, most of our solid and water by-products are recycled at the Herr Angus Farms. Water discharge is used for spray irrigation, sludge for fertilizer and potato skins for fodder. Also, any product that does not meet our quality standards is incorporated into cattle feed that our farmers have fondly coined as "steer party mix."
Nearly 1 million gallons of water drawn from the processing of Herr's potatoes are pumped to the farms for spray irrigation weekly on the 1500-acre farm, which includes a cropping program of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay.
The Herr Angus Farms works with such environmental agencies as the Environmental Protection Agency, Chester County Conservation District, and soil conservationists to ensure erosion control and improve stream, ground and surface water quality.

[IMG: Herrs Environment 1MB]

[H3] The Herr's Commitment
Herr's passion for quality leads it to seek new and better ways to serve its customers and at the same time protect the environment. From new products, to packaging, to guaranteeing freshness in every Herr's product, Herr's is constantly working at continuous improvement. It recognizes that environmental protection is a long-term commitment. Herr's has made that commitment and will continue to be responsive to all advances in technology, new protocols for better health and new discoveries in the environmental sciences. It will continue to support government and public efforts to expand environment protection activities that will help safeguard the environment.
Herr's is very concerned with environmental issues. And because of this, the people at Herr's, from its family oriented management to its over 1,500 valued employees, are doing their best to meet the environmental issues head-on by implementing environmentally friendly practices and procedures throughout the entire Herr's organization.

[H2] 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.

[IMG: Herr]

[H3] 1946

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.

[IMG: Jim Herr and Mim Hershey on their wedding day in 1946]

[H3] 1946 (later)

Mim Hershey, will you marry me?
In September 1946, Jim Herr proposes to Mim Hershey after an annual farm show in West Lampeter. Five months later, they are married in the Hershey family's house in Paradise.

[IMG: Herr]

[H3] 1949

New Building
In the spring of 1949, Jim located a 3,600-square-foot bakery facility available for rent in the small town of West Willow, Pennsylvania. The bakery, along with an adjacent house, became workplace and home for Jim and his wife Mim.

[IMG: Newspaper clip of the article on the Herr]

[H3] 1951

Factory Fire Threatens Future
On September 5, 1951, Herr's experiences a major disaster. Late in the afternoon, Jim is headed home from his deliveries, and Mim is preparing the evening meal, when the fire breaks out in the plant. Although the equipment had been shut down for the day, cooking oil had dropped onto a hot fire brick and burst into flames. The potato chip factory is consumed by the fire.

[IMG: Herr]

[H3] 1952

Welcome to Nottingham
With help from family, friends and the bank, the Herrs buy 37 acres and build a new 4,500 square-foot plant. Jim Herr equips the new plant with its first automated cooker, an early example of the company's commitment to innovation and quality. From the beginning, Jim adheres to his underlying business philosophy of providing quality products, at competitive prices, and backing them up with honesty and dependable service.

[IMG: Herr]

[H3] 1956

Expanding - New Warehouse
By 1956, just ten years after its inception, Herr's® Potato Chips was well-established with an expanding customer base. To accommodate the growth, the company built a 7,000-square-foot warehouse for storage of its allied products.

[IMG: Timeline Block 5]

[H3] 1958

"You want to BBQ what?"
In 1958, after careful consideration, Herr's begins adding seasoning to its potato chips. The barbecue chip is the first flavored chip the company tries, and it is still in production today. Over the years, the company has added a number of flavors, including Sour Cream & Onion, Old Bay, Salt & Vinegar, Pizza, Red Hot, Dill, Cheddar Horseradish and many more.

[IMG: The first sign of Herr]

[H3] 1961

Herr's Becomes Herr Foods Inc.

[IMG: Herr]

[H3] 1963

Growing company has first TV commercial
The company doubled in size by constructing a 21,000 square-foot production facility in a field behind the Herr family's house. The company began a generous profit-sharing program for its employees. This year they also aired their very first television commercial.

[IMG: Herr]

[H3] 1964

Cardboard Barrel
In 1964, Herr's® embarked on a packaging venture that helped revolutionize the company's sales. For years, Herr's® chips were sold in wax paper bags for 5, 10, and 15 cents a bag, depending on size. A packaging salesman convinced Jim to try selling chips in a 20-ounce cardboard barrel. The sturdy barrels would prevent chips from breaking and protect them from light, which preserved freshness.

[IMG: Boxes of Herr]

[H3] 1968

Growing, Growing, Growing!
In 1968, the company operated 35 sales routes out of Nottingham and five from New Jersey. An additional 23,000 square-feet was added to the plant. The new space provided more room for cooking, packing, and potato storage. A year later, Herr's® added 8,000 square feet of new stock rooms.

[IMG: J.S. Herr named Pennsylvania]

[H3] 1969

Jim Herr: Businessman of the Year
As the company expands, Jim Herr's reputation as an exceptional businessman grows as well. In 1969, Jim is named Pennsylvania's Businessman of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

[IMG: The Herr]

[H3] 1976

Expanding Westward
Herr's purchases a small manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, OH to make potato chips.

[IMG: New Herr]

[H3] 1976-1984

More than a chip company
To keep up with consumer demand, Herr's begins producing a number of new products: 1976 cheese curls; 1978 popcorn; 1981 pretzels; 1983 corn and tortilla chips; and 1984 onion rings.

[IMG: James S. Herr becomes President of Snack Food Association in 1979]

[H3] 1979

James S. Herr becomes President of Snack Food Association

[IMG: Dsc7443]

[H3] 1983

Jim returns to his farming roots
By the early ‘80s, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is enforcing stricter waste disposal legislation. Jim Herr’s search for a creative solution ends in his own backyard — negotiating a deal with a young couple to help him establish Herr Angus Farms. Today, the farms produce wheat, soybean, corn and barley, while acting as recycling centers for the production factory’s potato peels, rejected food products and wastewater.

[IMG: Herr]

[H3] 1988

Going global
In 1988, Herr's expands snack sales internationally and is now available in over 37 countries around the world.

[IMG: Construction of the Herr]

[H3] 1989

Potato chip factory turned tourist attraction
In 1989, Herr’s constructs a 15,000-square-foot visitor center adjacent to the plant. On weekdays, tour guides lead visitors through the center and the plant — ending with visitors getting a fresh potato chip, right off the production line.

[IMG: J.M. Herr becomes President of Herr Foods in 1989 (pictured here with and J.S. Herr)]

[H3] 1989

The Next Generation
Also in 1989, the second generation of Herr family members began to take their place at the executive level of the company.  James M. Herr, son of the founder, became President of Herr Foods Inc.

[IMG: James S. Herr and Miriam Herr posing for a photo on a spiral staircase]

[H3] 1990

Recognized by the NFIB
James S. Herr becomes the Chairman of the National Federation of Independent Business

[IMG: James S. Herr Corporate Center]

[H3] 1991

The James S. Corporate building was built.

[IMG: Herr]

[H3] 1996

Reaching a milestone
The company reached $100,000,000 in annual sales

[IMG: Ed Herr holding a bag of Herr]

[H3] 2000

Leadership changes
James M. Herr becomes CEO; Ed Herr becomes company spokesperson

[IMG: Bag of Herr]

[H3] 2004

Going back to the past
Kettle chip production begins in the Nottingham facility

[IMG: Ed Herr, J.M. Herr, and J.S. Herr with Miriam standing outside of a car]

[H3] 2005

More Changes
James S. Herr becomes "Founder", while James M. Herr is named Chairman.  Ed Herr is named President.

[IMG: A second Herr]

[H3] 2008

Plant #2 is established
In 2008, a second plant is built to house the new extruded snack line and baked lines, greatly increasing the capacity in these areas.

[IMG: Herr Good Natured Selects Logo]

[H3] 2013

Good Natured Selects
In 2013, Good Natured Selects is introduced. Herr’s purchases a portion of Silk City Snacks in Clifton, New Jersey. (The deal is finalized in 2015.)

[IMG: Go Lite Logo]

[H3] 2015

Going Lite
In 2015, Herr’s introduces a new snack line under the name, Go Lite!, which focuses on lighter snacking options.

[IMG: J.M. Herr and Ed Herr shaking hands]

[H3] 2016

A promising future
In 2016, J.M. Herr is promoted to executive chairman, and Ed Herr steps in as the company’s new president and CEO. The Herr family continues to introduce innovative products and packaging. Herr’s currently makes more than 340 snack items, and with a dedicated sales force and a localized distribution network, the highest standard of service and the freshest-quality snacks are provided, today and every day.

[IMG: Herr]

[H3] 2018

Welcoming the 3rd Generation
The company announces plans for the 3rd generation to move into executive positions; Troy Gunden as Executive Vice President, Jim E. Herr as Vice President of Marketing and Research & Development, Jeremiah Thomas as Vice President of Manufacturing.
Photograph by Tessa Marie Images.

Previous Item

Next Item

[H2] Herr's Family Leadership

[IMG: James S. Herr]

[H3] James S. Herr

Founder (1924 - 2012)

About James S. Herr

[IMG: James S. Herr]

[H3] James S. Herr

Founder (1924 - 2012)
In 1946, James S. Herr launched his career with a $1,750 investment in a small Lancaster, Pennsylvania potato chip company and a keen desire to make and sell high quality snack foods. At the time, sales averaged $30 a week. But, the 21 year-old's persistence and business acumen led him on a path of steady growth. By 2012 sales volume had expanded to exceed $250 million annually, and the Herr's payroll included some 1,500 employees dedicated to the production and marketing of 240 varieties of snacks in a nine state region.
Jim Herr was recognized as a business leader and as an innovator and mentor within the snack food industry. In 1969, the Small Business Administration named him Outstanding Pennsylvania Businessman of the Year. He served for five years on the board of directors of the Worldwide Economic Development Team. Among his duties was working hand in hand with aspiring African entrepreneurs. In 1979, Jim served as International President of the Potato Chip and Snack Food Association. The association welcomed him into its Circle of Honor in 1997. That same year he was named Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry's Businessman of the Year.
A strong believer in local service, Jim served as a director of the Chester County Development Council and as Building Campaign Chair for the Southern Chester County Health Services Medical Center. He was a 12-year member of the Oxford Area School Board, serving five of those years as its President. For six years, he held a seat on the Chester County Board of School Directors.
A staunch advocate for small business, in 1972 he was elected to the board of the National Federation of Independent Business, a 350,000 member strong association of small and independent businesses. In 1989 he was elected as their Chairman, a position he held until retiring in December 2000. He was President of Interstate Drilling Co. until it was sold in 2001, and held leadership positions on a number of local boards and religious organizations.
Jim Herr, Founder of the Herr Foods Company, turned the Chairmanship over to his son, J.M. Herr, on January 7, 2005. He continued to serve on the Board until his passing on April 5, 2012.
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1924, Jim married Miriam Hershey in 1947. The couple moved to Nottingham in 1951, where they raised five children. The Herr's have 27 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

[IMG: J.M. Herr]

[H3] J.M. Herr

Executive Chairman (Retired)

About J.M. Herr

[IMG: J.M. Herr]

[H3] J.M. Herr

Executive Chairman (Retired)
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.

[IMG: Ed Herr]

[H3] Ed Herr

Executive Chairman

About Ed Herr

[IMG: Ed Herr]

[H3] Ed Herr

Executive Chairman
Ed Herr grew up working in his family's snack food business. The son of the Company's founders – the late James S. and Miriam (Hershey) Herr – Ed learned the importance of hard work and valuing people at a very early age. As Executive Chairman, and as the last of the 2nd generation of leaders, Ed is working with the 3rd generation leadership team to ensure another smooth family leadership transition. Ed is focusing his time on strategy, vision casting, and culture, and is committed to upholding the Herr Family tradition of offering customers the very best products and service in the industry. The Herr's culture is one that cultivates a spirit of collaboration and appreciation for every individual. With over 1,600 employees and families of Herr's, Ed seeks to steadily grow the family business, while remaining true to the Company's founding principles of honoring God and promoting service to others.
An active supporter of his local community and beyond, Ed is passionate about giving back to people through service and philanthropy. He serves on the Board of several local non-profit organizations. A lifelong resident and supporter of Nottingham, Pennsylvania. He has seven children, sixteen grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. In 2019, Ed married Diane Rowe, formerly from Wilmington, Deleware. Ed and Diane enjoy family and friends and being active. They enjoy working on being their best and are grateful for the opportunities to give back to the people in their lives.

[H2] Herr's 3rd Generation Leaders

[IMG: Troy Gunden]

[H3] Troy Gunden

President and CEO

About Troy Gunden

[IMG: Troy Gunden]

[H3] Troy Gunden

President and CEO
Son of June Gunden (Herr) & Grandson of J.S. Herr
Troy Gunden serves as the President and CEO of Herr Foods and is the grandson of Jim Herr (the founder) and the nephew of Ed Herr (Executive Chairman of the Board).
Aft

[IMG: Family viewing the Herr]

[IMG: Herr]
[H2] Schedule your tour now!
Things you should know prior to your tour:
For capacity and safety reasons, tickets MUST be purchased in advance to assure tour groups remain within the 15-person limit. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 800-284-7488.
Please read through our frequently asked questions to ensure a smooth and memorable experience!
Please note that for a camp or school tour, there is a 50 person maximum
Family & Friends Tour Camp or School Tour

[H2] Visit Us
Snack Factory Tour271 Old Baltimore PikeNottingham, PA 19362-9788
Snack Factory Tour Pricing:
Adult (18 & over): $8.00
Youth (4 yrs. - 17 yrs.): $4.00
Child (3 & under): FREE
Call us at 800.284.7488 or Schedule Online
Directions Herr's Hours

[H2] Hours of Operation

[H3] Snack Factory Tour
Monday - Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PMThursday - Sunday: CLOSED
Closed The Following Days:
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Years
General hours subject to change. Reservations are required. Call us at 800-284-7488 or Schedule Online. When scheduling, please indicate the time of day (on the hour) you wish to take your tour. All tours take up to one hour.

[H3] Herr's Gift Shop
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMSaturday - Sunday: CLOSED
Closed The Following Days:
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Years
For more information, please call 1.800.63.SNACK (1.800.637.6225).

[H2] What to Expect
Get ready for a delicious blend of entertainment and education as you and your family get a taste of some Herr’s history, products and souvenirs at the Herr’s Snack Factory Tour.

[IMG: Family Walking Out Of The Herr]

[H3] Family Fun

It's a fun-filled morning or afternoon of educational tidbits, technological feats, and tasty little morsels your family will savor for years to come.

[IMG: Chipper Giving A Thumbs Up To A Visiting Family]

[H3] Education

Our Factory Tour is as entertaining as it is educational. Through a personal guide and accompanying videos, you and your family will learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make Herr's Forever Good.

[IMG: People watching a show in Chippy]

[H3] Chipper's Theatre

Before each tour, we'll give you the inside scoop on the history of Herr's. It's just our way of giving each guest a warm Herr's welcome.

[IMG: A Tray Of Herr]

[H3] On To The Factory

There's no fake machinery or actors — it's the real factory, real employees and the real process. The Herr's Snack Factory Tour is a firsthand learning experience, given by a personal guide, with accompanying videos along the way that are sure to impress children and adults alike. You'll never forget the little-known facts, like what makes a great potato chip and how tortilla chips get their seasoning.

[IMG: A Kid Holding A Herr]

[H3] Snacks and Souvenirs for The Ride Home

Once you've finished the tour, don't forget to check out Herr's souvenirs and products, available in our gift shop.

Previous Item

Next Item

[H2] Directions for Forever Good Fun

[H3] Philadelphia, PA Area
Take 1-95 South to Route 322 West to Route 1 South. Exit Route 272 (Nottingham) and turn left. Travel for 50 yards, turn right onto Herr Drive and follow signs to the Herr's® Snack Factory Tour™.
Directions

[H3] Harrisburg, PA
Route 283 East to route 30 East. Take the 222 South exit. Pickup route 272 South. At Wakefield remain on 272 South to Nottingham. Crossover route 1 then turn right into Herr Dr. Follow signs to the Factory Tour. Approx. 90 minutes.
Directions

[H3] Baltimore, MD
Take 1-95 North to the Route 272 North East, Maryland exit. Go north on Route 272 to the village of Nottingham. We are near the intersection of Rts. 272 and 1. Turn left onto Herr Drive and follow signs to the Herr's® Snack Factory Tour™.
Directions

[H3] Lancaster, PA
Route 283 East to route 30 East. Take the 222 South exit. Pickup route 272 South. At Wakefield remain on 272 South to Nottingham. Crossover route 1 then turn right into Herr Dr. Follow signs to the Factory Tour. Approx. 60 minutes.
Directions

[H3] Lakewood, NJ
Take 1-95 W in Howell Township. Continue on 1-95W then take NJ Turnpike and 95S to MD 272 N in Cecil County. Take exit 100A-100B from 95S. Follow 272 and turn left into Herr Dr. Follow signs to the Factory Tour. Approx. 2hr 13 minutes.
Directions

[H2] Visitor/Tour Frequently Asked Questions
For more facts Visit Our FAQ Page

[H3]
How will we know if snacks will be produced during our tour?

We are a live manufacturing facility and tours may be affected by our production schedule. Production times can change at any time without notice. Areas that are not producing will be shown by video in that part of the tour.

[H3]
How long is the tour?

Your tour will take up to 1 – 1.5 hours depending on the manufacturing schedule and if there are questions. We love questions!

[H3]
What should we wear for the tour?

Closed-toed, rubber-soled shoes are recommended. This is a walking tour. There are no seating areas along the tour route. During your tour you will walk between three different buildings. Please feel free to bring along rain gear. Walkers and canes are allowed but are not recommended for factory tours. Herr’s can provide wheelchairs in these cases on a first come first served basis.

[H3]
Do we still provide tours in inclement weather?

Tours will proceed rain or shine. In the event of thunderstorms or severe weather, tours may be interrupted.

[H3]
Where do I check in and receive my tickets?

You can check in and receive your tickets at the front desk with the name on your booking. We recommend checking in 10 minutes prior to allow time to use our restrooms in the lobby. There are no restrooms on the tour route.

[H3]
What do I do if I'm running late?

Arriving late may cause you to miss your tour. Please give us a call at 1-800-284-7488 and we may be able to catch you up to your tour or move your booking to a later tour based on availability.

[H3]
Can I reschedule or get a refund?

We understand that things come up. If you need to reschedule, please call 1-800-284-7488. Same day rescheduling must be done before the time of your tour. All transfers will incur a $5 transfer fee in order to move your tour and tickets cannot be split. Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. We cannot offer refunds in person or by phone.

[H3]
Can we take pictures on the tour?

For the privacy of our employees and the safety of others, the use of cameras and cell phones are not permitted on the tour. You are welcome to take as many photos as you like in the Visitor Center lobby and gift shop.

[H3]
Do you allow tobacco usage?

We are a tobacco free campus. For the health and safety of our employees, products, and visitors: smoking, vaping and other tobacco usage is NOT permitted on campus.

[H3]
Is the Visitor Center and the tour accessible?

There is handicap parking located at the front of the Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis as well as a drop-off location at the front entrance. Our tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Wheelchairs may be provided at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. These must be operated by someone in your group as tour staff are unable to do so.
If you are a person with a disability who requires a caregiver to assist you, or require additional accommodations, please contact our office at 1-800-284-7488 before scheduling your tour.
Closed captioned video in our theater is also available upon request.

[H3]
Can I bring my pet on the tour?

Herr Foods Inc. is a facility that produces and sells food products. Therefore, pets are NOT ALLOWED in the factory or in the visitor center. Service animals are permitted provided that they are properly restrained and do not pose a threat to guests, employees, or our food products.

[H2] Looking to Gift the Experience?
Purchase a Gift Card