Is Herr's Made in USA?
Last checked Oct 19, 2026 · 3 verified products · see the evidence
Verdict · checked Oct 23, 2026
Mostly yes
Herr's is a family-owned snack maker that has been based in Nottingham, Pennsylvania since 1952, when, according to its own history, the Herrs bought 37 acres and built a new plant there after a fire destroyed their first chip factory. It still runs the Herr's Snack Factory in Nottingham, where visitors can tour the lines, and its history notes a second Nottingham plant added in 2008 for extruded and baked snacks and a potato chip plant bought in Chillicothe, Ohio in 1976.
| Product line | Made in | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Potato chips, cheese curls, popcorn, pretzels and other Herr's snacks | Nottingham, PA (company plants); Chillicothe, OH plant per company history | Made in USA |
| Products made by third-party co-manufacturers | Not stated by Herr's | Mixed |
The exception is outside production. Herr's FAQ answers "Do we use co-manufacturing?" with "Yes, Herr's uses a select few 3rd party co-manufactures," and it does not say which products those are or where they are made. Herr's product pages also do not print a "Made in USA" line, so a given bag or variety pack is most likely, but not certainly, from a Herr's plant.
How we checked: On 2026-10-23 we read Herr's company history timeline, its FAQ and its factory-tour page on herrs.com.
Sources: Herr's history: Nottingham plant (1952), Chillicothe, OH plant (1976), Plant #2 (2008) · Herr's FAQ: "Herr's uses a select few 3rd party co-manufactures" · Herr's Snack Factory tour, Nottingham, PA
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Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- Nottingham, PA
- Headquarters
- Nottingham, PA
- Location detail
- Specific city confirmed
- History
- Long record of US manufacturing
- Founded
- 1946
How we verified Herr's
Most recent check: Oct 19, 2026
From the brand's website
We re-read herrs.com on Oct 6, 2026 and did not find an explicit statement about where its products are made. This page relies on the other evidence below.Independent source
“The one-hour factory tour at Herr Foods in Nottingham, Penn.”
nbcphiladelphia.com · checked Sep 25, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 3 of the 3 Herr's products on this page (most recently Oct 19, 2026). None of them states where the product is made, so these products rely on the brand-level evidence above.
Ongoing monitoring
We scan news for factory closures, offshoring and ownership changes. Last scan Sep 24, 2026: no change found.
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About Herr's
Herr's makes potato chips, cheese curls, pretzels and popcorn at its plants in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, with a chip plant in Chillicothe, Ohio. It also uses a few outside co-manufacturers it does not name.
A $1,750 chip company and a fire
In 1946 James Stauffer Herr, then 21, bought a small potato chip company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for $1,750. A year later he moved it into a vacated tobacco shed on the family farm. On September 5, 1951, a fire destroyed that chip factory.
The Herrs bought 37 acres in Nottingham and built a 4,500-square-foot plant there in 1952. Barbecue chips followed in 1958. In 1976 the company bought a small chip plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, and over the next several years added cheese curls, popcorn, pretzels, corn and tortilla chips and onion rings. A second Nottingham plant opened in 2008 for extruded and baked snacks. Visitors can still tour the Herr's Snack Factory in Nottingham.
Where a given bag comes from
Most Herr's snacks come out of those company plants. The exception is in the FAQ, which answers "Do we use co-manufacturing?" with "Yes, Herr's uses a select few 3rd party co-manufactures." It does not say which products those are or where they are made.
Herr's product pages and the listings for the Old Bay and Honey BBQ chips and the 40-count snack mix variety pack we carry do not print a "Made in USA" line. A variety pack in particular could include items from an outside maker, so the plant on the bag is the only sure answer.
American-Made Herr's Products
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Herr's made in the USA?
Yes. Herr's is made in the United States, with manufacturing in Nottingham, PA. Herr Foods Inc. is a family-owned company founded in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1946 by James Stauffer Herr. Manufacturing is based in Nottingham, PA with additional facilities in the region. Over 300 snack varieties including potato chips, cheese curls, pretzels, and popcorn — all made in Pennsylvania. Explicit Made in USA claims on all products.
Where is Herr's made?
Herr's is made in Nottingham, PA. The company is headquartered in Nottingham, PA.
Which Herr's products are made in the USA?
The site lists 3 verified American-made Herr's products in Food & Beverages. Each one links to a store that sells it.
Where are Herr's chips made?
Herr's makes its snacks at its own plants in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, where it has been based since 1952. Its history also records buying a potato chip plant in Chillicothe, Ohio in 1976.
Does Herr's use co-manufacturers?
Yes, for some items. Herr's FAQ says "Herr's uses a select few 3rd party co-manufactures," without naming the products or locations.
Can you tour the Herr's factory?
Yes. The Herr's Snack Factory Tour runs at 271 Old Baltimore Pike in Nottingham, PA, and tickets must be bought in advance.