Tom Sturgis Artisan Stiks Pretzels. Since 1861 America's first pretzel baking family. Celebrating our 150th anniversary. Low fat, 0 trans fat. In 1861 Julius Sturgis, in Lititz, PA, started a bakery where he could refine his recipes and methods for making delicious pretzels. Julius' children also learned from their father how to take a few wholesome ingredients, mix them together, and bake them into tasty treats. Moving forward to today, the Tom Sturgis family is still baking pretzels a century and a half later. Millions of Sturgis pretzels have been enjoyed. The year 2011 will mark the 150th consecutive year of the Sturgis family baking pretzels in America. Thank you for choosing our pretzels. Bruce T. Sturgis To receive a catalog of all our pretzel varieties and related gifts call: 1-800-777-3314 or visit our website at: www.tomsturgispretzels.com. For information on touring the oldest commercial pretzel bakery in America call 717-626-4354. PA Preferred Registered Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. If you wish to comment about the pretzels in this bag please write or call us. Include the price/code mark on the front of this package, the UPC code, and the reason for your comments.