Bach Snacks SAL is a leading snack pellet manufacturer based in Kfarchima, Lebanon, specializing in the production of high-quality, innovative potato-based snack pellets for global export. With over three decades of experience in extrusion technology and a commitment to quality and customization, the company serves as a key supplier to snack producers, private label brands, and distributors across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond.
Core Business
Bach Snacks operates primarily as a B2B manufacturer of snack pellets, focusing on semi-finished snack bases that require final processing (frying or air-popping) by snack companies and brands. Their business model includes:
- Extrusion-based manufacturing of various pellet shapes and textures
- Custom product development for private labels
- Export of ready-to-fry snack pellets globally
- Technical support and consultancy for downstream snack manufacturers
The company’s full-cycle manufacturing facility combines precision engineering, advanced drying systems, and stringent quality control to ensure product uniformity and performance consistency.
Product and Service Offerings
Bach Snacks offers a comprehensive range of potato-based snack pellet formats suitable for frying, baking, or hot-air popping. Key product categories include:
- Flat Chips Snack Pellets: Classic flat-cut potato crisps base
- Crinkle Snack Pellets: Ridged for enhanced crunch and flavor absorption
- Chips Snack Pellets: Rounded, plain-cut versatile base chips
- Wavy Snack Pellets: Wave-textured snacks ideal for dips
- Spiral Snack Pellets: Twisted shapes with superior surface area
- Ring Snack Pellets: Lightweight, ring-shaped crisp base
- French Fries Snack Pellets: Imitation French fry format for novelty lines
- Tube Diagonal Snack Pellets: Unique diagonal tube shapes for bold snacks
- Shell Snack Pellets: Shell-shaped bases offering hollow crunch and visual appeal
All products are offered in various base formulations, including 100% potato, multigrain, and custom-flour blends, tailored to regional preferences and dietary trends.
Specialisation and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Bach Snacks stands out due to its specialization in:
- Customizable snack pellet shapes and base recipes
- Proprietary extrusion technology optimized for large-scale, consistent output
- Global B2B supply capabilities, including export documentation and logistics
- Low-oil absorption designs for healthier end products
- Multi-format packaging solutions including bulk, vacuum-packed, and nitrogen-flushed bags
Their adaptability and willingness to co-develop products with clients make them a strategic partner for emerging snack brands and established private labels.
Financials and Growth
While Bach Snacks is a privately owned company and does not publicly disclose its full financials, industry data and trade insights indicate:
- Export volumes exceeding 4,000 metric tons per year
- Distribution in over 35 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America
- Estimated annual revenues in the range of $10–15 million
- Sustained double-digit growth driven by private label expansion and custom product offerings
Bach Snacks' competitive pricing, efficient lead times, and responsive customization have fueled its reputation as a go-to pellet partner.
International Shipments and Trade Data
According to international trade records and export data:
- Major export markets include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, France, Nigeria, and the UK
- Products shipped in bulk 20–25 kg packs or customized industrial formats
- Export operations supported by Halal certification, COAs, and EU regulatory compliance
- Regular participation in global food trade exhibitions such as Gulfood (Dubai) and Anuga (Germany)
Their strategic location in Lebanon offers logistical efficiency to Europe, MENA, and sub-Saharan Africa.
Target Market
Bach Snacks serves a broad B2B clientele across multiple sectors:
- Snack food manufacturers looking to outsource pellet production
- Private label brands developing unique snack lines
- Foodservice suppliers requiring customizable snack formats
- Importers and distributors of raw snack materials
- Popcorn and puffed snack companies expanding into pellet-based formats
Their flexibility makes them an ideal supplier for small and mid-sized brands seeking innovation and cost-effective sourcing.
Capabilities
Bach Snacks operates a high-capacity, food-grade certified production facility equipped with:
- Multi-die extrusion lines for diversified shape production
- Automated drying and sizing units
- On-site quality assurance and laboratory testing
- R&D capabilities for flavor infusion and texture engineering
- Scalable production for both small-batch and industrial volumes
The company is capable of meeting custom specifications in shape, ingredient blends, size, and bulk density.
Certifications and Compliance
Bach Snacks upholds strict food safety and quality standards through:
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Certification
- HACCP Implementation
- Halal Certification for products supplied to Islamic markets
- Compliance with EU, GCC, and US food regulations
- Routine batch testing and traceability protocols
All products are produced under rigorous safety systems with full documentation available per shipment.
Customer Testimonials
“We’ve worked with Bach Snacks for several years and their consistency and ability to adapt shapes and base formulas for regional tastes has been critical to our success.”
— Procurement Manager, FMCG Snack Brand, Saudi Arabia
“Bach’s pellet quality is unmatched. Their innovation pipeline and support for our private label project helped us scale from zero to 400 stores in under a year.”
— Founder, Snack Brand, France
Major Achievements
- Export presence in 35+ countries with continued market expansion
- Selected supplier for regional supermarket private label snack lines
- Featured in Gulfood, SIAL, and PLMA as a pellet innovation leader
- Recognized for low-oil, high-crisp pellets with minimal breakage during transport
- Developed over 40 unique pellet shapes including custom exclusives for major clients
Bach Snacks SAL continues to lead the way in snack pellet manufacturing by combining extrusion expertise, global reach, and client-centered innovation to help brands create the next generation of snack products.
