J&J Snack Foods celebrates 50 years in private label, branded snacks
J&J Snack Foods, a leader in name brand and private label 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 over 4,200 employees and loyal brand fans, recognizing the company’s growth and success over the past 50 years.
“Consumers have enjoyed J&J Snack Food’s iconic snacks, beverages, and frozen novelties for 50 years,” said Dan Fachner, president and CEO of J&J Snack Foods. “A staple in great moments inside and outside of the home, our fun and innovative core brands like SUPERPREZTEL and ICEE have captured the hearts of millions. 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!”
Throughout the 50th anniversary year, J&J Snack Foods will host a variety of employee and customer appreciation events, including a celebratory gala recognizing founder Gerry Shreiber’s legacy, a series of employee appreciation events across the country including visits from the company’s branded ‘snack mobile, and a NASDAQ closing bell ceremony in New York this spring.
The company was founded by Gerald “Gerry” B. Shreiber in 1971. J&J Snack Foods began with the $72,100 purchase of an ailing pretzel company of eight employees at a court auction. In 50 years, the company evolved into a billion-dollar publicly traded company and industry leader in snack foods with over 4,200 employees, 16 manufacturing locations across the country, and products throughout foodservice and retail channels nationwide.