Manner Crispy Wafers

Manner Crispy Wafers are an iconic Austrian confectionery staple, best known for their 'Neapolitan' style consisting of five layers of light, crispy wafers and four layers of hazelnut-cocoa cream. Originally founded by Josef Manner in 1890 in Vienna, the brand has maintained a strong heritage, still using the image of St. Stephen's Cathedral in its logo—a privilege granted in exchange for funding a stonemason's wages for the cathedral's upkeep.

The specific product shown is a promotional or 'Sweetvertising' version, packaged by JUNG since 1828 GmbH & Co. KG (formerly Foodvertising) at their facility in Arnstadt, Germany. However, the wafers themselves are manufactured by Josef Manner & Comp. AG at their specialized production sites in Vienna and Wolkersdorf, Austria. Despite global distribution, the core production remains concentrated in Austria to ensure the traditional recipe and quality standards are met.

As of 2026, Josef Manner & Comp. AG remains an independent, family-owned company. While Katjes International holds a minority stake in the corporation, the Manner family retains majority ownership, preserving the company's status as a leading independent player in the European confectionery market.