For seven generations, the Pardoe family has thrived along the banks of the Chillisquaque Creek, shaping the land with their toil and fortitude. Amidst the rustic beauty of rural Pennsylvania, they’ve forged a legacy of resilience, crafting a family-owned business fueled by grit and timeless principles.
Our Commitment:
Our Commitment:
High Quality Product
Positive workplace
Support the community
Our Commitment:
Our Commitment:
High Quality Product
Positive workplace
Support the community
Years of
Years of
Significance
George & Ellen
George & Ellen
1948
George Pardoe falls in love with Ellen Hartranft and this begins a snack-food family.
1959
George and Ellen Pardoe make their first batch of Perky Peanuts using a small fryer in their garage
George Pardoe, 1959
New Facility
1987
Production moved to a 6,000 square foot facility nearby
1990
We began production of flavored pretzels
Flavored pretzels
Building expansion
2001
We expanded our warehouse and storage facilities by more than 7,000 square feet
2003
New Production system for our world famous blistered peanuts
Production system
Building expansion
2010
2nd expansion
2015
Pardoe’s focus on food safety and product quality continue as we become SQF Certified
SQF Qualification
Nuts!
Trail Mix!
Pretzels!
2024
Our delicious nuts, flavored pretzels, and trail mixes can be found at major retailers from coast to coast. Or purchase them online and have them shipped directly from our family to yours!
We’re committed to honoring our military and first responders
Rishel Bridge is a testament to our resilience. Built in 1830, this enduring bastion has stood for two centuries, defying nature’s fury. Like the bridge, our family and enterprise stand firm, rooted in unyielding principles. With finest ingredients and artisanal craft, we forge enduring snacks, embodying the indomitable spirit of our legacy.