About Us

History of Knechtel

KNECHTEL is a full-service international food, confectionery and pharmaceutical consultant firm. After his early retirement from Marshall Field’s in 1955, Herbert Knechtel set up the company in Chicago, and in 1957 moved it to Skokie. Having spent the greater part of his life in the candy industry, Herb wanted to assist clients to spot opportunities and savor success in their endeavors!

Who We Are

Largest confectionery consultant in the world, with food & pharmaceutical capabilities and expertise
100+ years of industry experience
52+ years of continuous service to clients
Holder of 87 Patents
Significant International Experience: Clients in Central / South America, Asia, Europe & Africa.
Unmatched Experience: Knechtel was incorporated in 1955. Knechtel's professionals bring over 100 years of combined industry experience
Unique Technical Expertise: Network of more than 300 experts across a broad array of disciplines: Chemists, Engineers, Pharmacists, Medical Doctors, Nutritionists, Microbiologists, Quality Assurance / Control and Sanitation professionals
Excellent Facilities: From bench top to full scale production, Knechtel's equipment and 27,000 sq. foot facility enables us to produce snacks foods by extrusion, and baking
Confidentiality Assured: We have fully developed policies and procedures to maintain our client's confidentiality