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Food and Beverage ManufacturingPennsylvania, United States201-500 Employees
Knouse Foods is a food and beverage manufacturer headquartered in Peach Glen, Pennsylvania. It operates as a cooperative supported by a network of fruit growers and markets processed fruit products under the Musselman's and Lucky Leaf brands, including applesauce, apple juice, and apple butter, as well as ready-to-use pie fillings. The company emphasizes consistency of texture, natural flavor, and taste across its products, positioning itself as one of the largest suppliers of processed fruit products in the industry. Its products target households and foodservice customers seeking healthy, convenient fruit options to diversify meals and cooking. With a history spanning more than 70 years, Knouse Foods maintains established brands and a broad product range in the food manufacturing sector. In 2026, the company announced operational realignments involving closures of its Chambersburg plant and its Tennessee facility, along with associated headcount reductions.