The SFA Hall of Fame
Honoring long-serving members of the specialty food community for their achievements and impact 
2017 Hall of Fame award winner

Leo Lemberger

Lemberger Candy Corp.
2017
Hall of Fame

Leo Lemberger founded Lemberger Food Co. shortly after arriving as a refugee with his wife and two children from Germany in 1938, initially selling food staples to door-to-door peddlers from his apartment. Leo started importing confectionery from Europe after World War II. Some of these products are now among the best known brands in the U.S. Leo was one of the original members of the NASFT.