While every day at Frito-Lay feels like National Potato Chip Day, this Thursday, March 14, is the day the rest of the United States officially celebrates the holiday. As a bit of a history geek, it's fun for me to go through our archives to learn more about the history of our company and our snacks. Below are just a few snack-sized factoids about our most famous potato chips you can use to impress your friends on National Potato Chip Day:
- Lay's potato chips were introduced in 1938.
- H.W. Lay & Company was one of the first snack food companies to advertise on television in 1944. The ads featured "Oscar, the happy potato."
- In 1958, the Frito Company introduced Ruffles potato chips.
- In 1965, Lay's potato chips became the first brand of potato chips to be sold nationally.
- In 2000, Lay's Kettle Cooked potato chips were introduced. The potato chips are thicker cut compared to other potato chips and cooked in a unique manner to create a hard-bite, extra crunchy snack.
Now that you have a little background on Lay's, Lay's Kettle and Ruffles potato chips, stay tuned to the Frito-Lay Facebook and Twitter accounts this Thursday for a chance to win a potato chips snack pack to help extend the holiday.
Do you have a favorite flavor of Frito-Lay potato chips you plan to enjoy on National Potato Chip Day? Let me know in the comments!
- Joe
Always enjoyed Ruffles, a more heartier chip, plain or for dipping too! Let's celebrate the 14th!
Posted by: John Clay | March 12, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Hubby loves the cheddar/sour cream Ruffles and I love the BBQ flavored lays! Yum!!!!
Posted by: I_am_Deneen_T | March 13, 2013 at 10:49 AM
I plan to enjoy RUFFLES Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips
Posted by: Tracy Englert | March 14, 2013 at 12:21 PM
- I like the sriracha new flavor
Posted by: Colleen Goetz | March 14, 2013 at 02:09 PM
My favorite Frito-Lay Chips are all of them. The one I always count on though for everything is the "Original Flavor". It goes with any kind of dip, sauce, or meal. Thank you, Frito Lay for your great chips.
Posted by: Judith Christopher | March 14, 2013 at 03:15 PM
The "Light" chips have been a lifesaver for me while dieting, but I "cheat" with the Kettle Cooked chips that my hubby has to have in the house at all times.
Posted by: Kacy | March 14, 2013 at 04:13 PM
Have always loved Lay's Ruffles but since the Kettle chips have come I am a fan of the too.
Posted by: Carolyn | March 14, 2013 at 04:30 PM
Love your story and especially love your chips
Posted by: genie mastropierro | March 14, 2013 at 05:26 PM
I've been enjoying Baked Lays all day!
Posted by: Meghan Finley | March 14, 2013 at 05:50 PM
I like any kind of chip!
Posted by: autumn m | March 14, 2013 at 07:05 PM
Sea Salt and Vinegar are my favorite potato chips! I also love SunChips ;)
@Lexiquin tweeted and was happy to join in the celebration.
Posted by: Natalie J Vandenberghe | March 14, 2013 at 09:16 PM
nothing is backtrack for the chips. all lays chip and snacks are nothing to compare, so keep marching forward and beyond
Posted by: rita jeelani | March 15, 2013 at 02:19 AM
Hi,
My all time favorite chip is ( Sweet Southern Heat Barbecue. I buy it by the case.
When will we be able to sample the new chips chicken and waffle and the other two. I hope soon.
Posted by: Elease | March 15, 2013 at 05:14 AM
Wow - thank you all so much for the comments! We loved reading how you all celebrated National Potato Chip Day with your favorite Frito-Lay snacks :)
Posted by: Joe | March 15, 2013 at 12:37 PM