The End of an Era? What the Snyder of Berlin Closure Means for PA’s Snack Identity
PENNSYLVANIA - For nearly 80 years, the small borough of Berlin in Somerset County has punched far above its weight class in the global snack arena. But as 2026 begins, the "Sweetest Town in Pennsylvania" is facing a salty reality. Following the final stages of a phased permanent closure that began last year, the Snyder of Berlin manufacturing plant is officially seeing its final production runs this quarter.