Since George Pardoe cooked the first batch in his garage in 1959, Pardoe’s Perky Peanuts has grown into a seven-generation, family-owned Pennsylvania snack maker known for its soft-textured Perky Peanuts, flavored pretzels and trail mixes. Based in Montandon, the company still makes its products in the United States, using small-batch methods and Pennsylvania Dutch roots while also producing private-label snacks. Founded by military veteran George Pardoe, Pardoe’s supports veterans and first responders through donations to organizations including Wounded Warrior Project and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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Herr Foods IncFounded in 1946, family-owned and operated Herr Foods Inc. makes snack foods and remains headquartered in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. Its history describes growth from a small potato-chip company into a multigenerational business with manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania and Ohio; the company reports producing more than 340 snack items.PERRYOPOLIS, PA
Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, IncWhat began with Mark Dieffenbach frying potato chips on his kitchen stove in Berks County in 1964 has grown into a Pennsylvania snack maker producing kettle-cooked chips and other snacks. Still guided by the Dieffenbach family’s recipe across three generations, the company operates a 106,000-square-foot facility capable of processing more than 15 million pounds of potatoes annually. Its Uglies® brand gives cosmetically imperfect potatoes a second life while supporting hunger relief, with 10% of proceeds donated to VivaKids.WOMELSDORF, PA
Patriot PawFounded by Air Force veteran Chris Prascus, Patriot Paw makes handcrafted, USA-made dog treats from its Pennsylvania operation. The certified service-disabled veteran-owned business uses human-grade, single-ingredient meats and donates 10% of profits to nonprofits supporting veterans, first responders, and shelter dogs being trained as service companions.311111GREENSBURG, PA
Old School Snacks, IncOld School Snacks, Inc. makes Golden Flavor all-natural snack sticks in a renovated 1927 schoolhouse in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania. Founded by Tom and Fran Chiappelli in 1994, the family-owned company produces 14 varieties with non-GMO ingredients and sends them fresh from the factory rather than warehousing finished snacks. Its peanut-free facility produces approximately 1,000 pounds of snack sticks per hour for distribution across the United States and Canada.CAIRNBROOK, PA