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Lorenz
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- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Germany
Lorenz is a German snack brand offering products such as crisps, pretzels, crackers, nuts and peanut snacks. Lorenz is ultimately owned by Lorenz Holding GmbH, according to Made O'Meter's verified ownership data.
lorenz.itOwnership chain
- BrandLorenzGermany
- Lorenz Snacks GmbH & Co. KG
- Ultimate ownerLorenz Holding GmbHGermany
About Lorenz
What is Lorenz?
Lorenz is a German snack brand operated by Lorenz Snacks GmbH & Co. KG. Lorenz Snacks is headquartered in Offenbach am Main, Germany. The business describes itself as an independent family business and sells savoury snacks in international markets. Its portfolio includes the brands Crunchips, Saltletts, NicNac's, ErdnußLocken and Naturals.
Who owns Lorenz?
Lorenz is ultimately owned by Lorenz Holding GmbH, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Lorenz, Lorenz Snacks GmbH & Co. KG, and Lorenz Holding GmbH. Lorenz Holding GmbH is part of a family-owned business.
Where does Lorenz come from?
Lorenz originated in Germany. The business traces its history to 1889, when Hermann Bahlsen founded the Hannoversche Cakesfabrik. The Bahlsen family later divided the business into independent enterprises. The salty-snacks business adopted the Lorenz Snack-World name after the separation.
What products does Lorenz make?
Lorenz makes potato crisps, peanut flips, pretzel sticks, crackers, nuts, popcorn, tortilla chips and snack mixes. Named Lorenz products include Crunchips, Saltletts, NicNac's, ErdnußLocken, Naturals and Lorenz Kichererbsenchips.
How large is Lorenz?
Lorenz reported 3,314 employees in 2022. The business operated through nine international country and sales companies and six production sites in that year. Lorenz describes itself as one of the leading manufacturers in the European snack market.
Frequently asked questions about Lorenz
Is Lorenz a German company?
- Yes. Lorenz originated in Germany, and Lorenz Snacks GmbH & Co. KG is headquartered in Offenbach am Main, Germany.
Who makes Lorenz crisps and snacks?
- Lorenz Snacks GmbH & Co. KG makes Lorenz crisps and other snacks. Lorenz Snacks GmbH & Co. KG is owned within the Lorenz group, whose ultimate owner is Lorenz Holding GmbH.
Is Lorenz owned by Bahlsen?
- Lorenz developed from the Bahlsen family business, but Made O'Meter's verified ownership data identifies Lorenz Holding GmbH as the current ultimate owner. The business remains family-owned.
What other snack brands belong to Lorenz?
- Lorenz's named snack brands include Crunchips, Saltletts, NicNac's, ErdnußLocken and Naturals.
What types of snacks does Lorenz sell?
- Lorenz sells savoury snacks including potato crisps, peanut flips, pretzels, crackers, nuts, popcorn, tortilla chips and snack mixes.
Sources: lorenz-snacks.com: our history, lorenz-snacks.com: about us our locations, lorenz-snacks.com: Lorenz Progress Report Sustainability 2022.pdf, lorenz-snacks.com: Lorenz Sustainability Report 2020 21 EN 0.pdf, lorenz-snacks.com: about us, northdata.de, lorenz-snacks.com: de, lorenz-snacks.com: Press info SBTi Validation of Lorenz Climate goals Jan 2024 Google Docs.pdf
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Products from Lorenz
31- Lorenz ErdnussLocken ClassicFood – Savory Snacks (Peanut Puffs)
- Lorenz Snack-HitsFood – Savory Snack Mix
- Lorenz Crunchips StackersFood – snack
- Lorenz ErdnußLocken ClassicFood – Snack (Peanut Flips)
- Lorenz ErdnußLockenFood – Snack (Peanut Puffs)
- Lorenz Crunchips SaltedFood – Snack (Potato Chips)
- Lorenz Monster Munch Crispy Potato SnackFood – Savoury Snacks & Crisps
- Lorenz Crunchips FromageFood – Snack (Potato Chips)
- Lorenz Naturals Fein Gesalzen potato chipsFood – Snack (Potato Chips)
- Lorenz ErdnußLocken Mexican StyleFood – snack
- Lorenz Crunchips Mild PaprikaFood – Snack (Potato Chips)
- Lorenz PomsticksFood – Snack (Potato Crisps)
- Lorenz Clubs CrackersFood – Snack (Salty Crackers)
- Lorenz Nic Nac's Volles RohrFood – Savory Snack (Coated Peanuts)
- Lorenz Pommels Original potato snackFood – snack
- Lorenz Crunchips WOW Incredible Paprika & Sour CreamFood – Snack (Potato Crisps)
- Lorenz Clubs CrackerFood – Snack (Savory Cracker)
- Lorenz Saltletts LaugeCrackerFood – Snack (Savory)
- Lorenz Crunchips potato chipsFood – Snack (Potato Chips)
- Lorenz potato snacksFood – Snack, Savory Snacks
- Lorenz Crunchips Hot PaprikaFood – Snack (Potato Chips)
- Lorenz NicNac's Nacho Cheese StyleFood – snack (coated peanuts)
- Lorenz Crunchips X-Cut SaltedFood – Snack (Potato Chips)
- Lorenz Ribbel ChipsFood – Savory Snack (Potato Chips)
and 7 more products