J&J Snack Foods Celebrates 50 Years

J&J Snack Foods Corp., a leader and innovator in beverages and snack foods, is recognizing its 50-year anniversary with a year-long commemoration that celebrates both its employees and valued customers.

J&J Snack Foods will kick off the celebration this month and will continue to rollout activities throughout the year to honor its valued employees and loyal brand fans, recognizing the company’s impressive growth and success over the past 50 years.

Founded in 1971 by Gerald “Gerry” B. Shreiber, J&J Snack Foods began with the $72,100 purchase of an ailing pretzel company of eight employees at a court auction. Fast-forward 50 years, and the company has evolved into a billion-dollar publicly traded company and industry leader in snack foods with more than 4,200 employees, 16 manufacturing locations across the country and products throughout foodservice and retail channels nationwide including J&J Snack Foods’ iconic brands SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE and LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice.

“Consumers have enjoyed J&J Snack Food’s iconic snacks, beverages and frozen novelties for 50 years. A staple in great moments inside and outside of the home, our fun and innovative core brands like SUPERPRETZEL and ICEE have captured the hearts of millions,” said Dan Fachner, President and Chief Executive Officer of J&J Snack Foods. “I am honored to be part of a legacy that has positively impacted so many people. We celebrate this 50-year milestone in honor of our fans, customers and dedicated employees. We are excited to commemorate this golden anniversary with a year of celebratory events and look forward to serving up fun for another 50 years!”

J&J Snack Foods will host a celebratory gala recognizing founder Gerry Shreiber’s legacy and will launch a series of employee appreciation events across the country, including visits from the company’s branded ‘snack mobile.’ The company will also participate in the NASDAQ closing bell ceremony in New York early next year, followed by a media tour.

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