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ABOUT US

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40+ YEARS OF DEDICATION AND INNOVATION.

In 1978, Pretzel’s Inc. founders Bill Mann and Bill Huggins started building a strong business founded on trust and relationships. This passion and dedication allowed Pretzel’s Inc. to grow into a premier snack company known for innovation, quality and service.

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OUR FACILITIES

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Indiana and Kansas are home to passionate bakers who honor tradition while incorporating the latest technology. You can experience our commitment to innovation firsthand at our Innovation Center housed within our Plymouth facility. The research and development team, which includes food scientists, processing experts, and certified bakers, leverages the Innovation Center to partner with customers to develop customized snacks that consumers love.

OUR TIMELINE


2021

Acquisition by The Hershey Company brings our pretzel manufacturing capability and expertise to the global candy and snack maker.

2021

Lawrence, Kansas facility opened

2020

Innovation center opened at our Plymouth facility

2020

120,000+ square foot expansion of Plymouth facility

2017

Plymouth, Indiana facility opened

2013

Peanut butter filled pretzels introduced

2012

Extruded packing room added

2009

New oven installed, expanding capacity

2001

State-of-the-art robotic palletizing system installed

1997

Eastern extension of oven room and northern extension of warehouse

1994

Carton warehouse extended

1992

East expansion of oven room and packaging room

1990

Building extended to the north and into the warehouse

1988

South oven room extended

1987

Carton warehouse added

1984

West oven room extended

1981

North warehouse extended

1980

Original building