Is Taffel a Finnish brand?

Yes. Taffel originated in Finland and has been associated with production in the Åland Islands since 1969.

Who makes Taffel chips?

Taffel chips are made by Orkla's Finnish snack business. Most Taffel potato chips are produced at the Haraldsby factory in Åland.

Are Taffel chips made in Finland?

Most Taffel potato chips are made in Finland at the Haraldsby factory in Åland. Taffel Crispy Gold potato chips are made in Latvia.

Does Orkla own Taffel?

Yes. Taffel is ultimately owned by Orkla ASA through Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Finland and Orkla Snacks.

What other products are associated with Taffel?

Taffel's range includes potato chips, cheese snacks, corn snacks and other savoury snacks. Named products include Broadway, Juustosnacks, Hearts, Nacho Cheese Balls and Waffel.

Who owns Taffel?

Taffel

Ultimate ownerNorwayOrkla ASA

Brand origin: Finland
Main production: Several countries, incl. Denmark

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Ownership chain

BrandTaffelFinland
Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Finland
Orkla Snacks
Ultimate ownerOrkla ASANorway

About Taffel

What is Taffel?

Taffel is a Finnish potato chip and snack brand that began in 1969. Taffel products are made and marketed in Finland by Orkla's Finnish snack business. The brand's product range includes potato chips, cheese snacks, corn snacks and other savoury snack products.

Who owns Taffel?

Taffel is ultimately owned by Orkla ASA, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Taffel, Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Finland, Orkla Snacks and Orkla ASA. Orkla ASA is headquartered in Norway and is a publicly listed company. Orkla Suomi Finland Oy Ab represents Orkla Snacks and Orkla Foods portfolio companies in Finland.

Where does Taffel come from?

Taffel originated in Finland, with roots in the Åland Islands. Ab Chips Oy Ltd was founded in Mariehamn on 14 May 1969. The Haraldsby factory in Åland began operating in 1969, and the first Taffel potato chips reached the market in 1970. Orkla bought the whole share capital of Ab Chips Oy Ltd 36 years after its founding.

What products does Taffel make?

Taffel makes potato chips and savoury snacks, including Taffel Chips, Taffel Broadway, Taffel Raffel, Taffel Juustosnacks, Taffel Hearts, Taffel Nacho Cheese Balls, Taffel Waffel and Taffel CrunCheez. Taffel also makes products such as Taffel Furious, Taffel Krunts, Taffel Zuusto Snacks and Taffel Sweet Paprika. Most Taffel potato chips are made at the Haraldsby factory in Åland, while Taffel Crispy Gold potato chips are made in Latvia.

Subsidiaries: Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Finland

Frequently asked questions about Taffel

Is Taffel a Finnish brand?: Yes. Taffel originated in Finland and has been associated with production in the Åland Islands since 1969.
Who makes Taffel chips?: Taffel chips are made by Orkla's Finnish snack business. Most Taffel potato chips are produced at the Haraldsby factory in Åland.
Are Taffel chips made in Finland?: Most Taffel potato chips are made in Finland at the Haraldsby factory in Åland. Taffel Crispy Gold potato chips are made in Latvia.
Does Orkla own Taffel?: Yes. Taffel is ultimately owned by Orkla ASA through Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Finland and Orkla Snacks.
What other products are associated with Taffel?: Taffel's range includes potato chips, cheese snacks, corn snacks and other savoury snacks. Named products include Broadway, Juustosnacks, Hearts, Nacho Cheese Balls and Waffel.

Sources: taffel.fi, en.wikipedia.org: Taffel, orklasuomi.fi: in english, orklasuomi.fi: pa svenska, sv.taffel.fi, orklafoods.com, en.wikipedia.org: Chips (company), orklasuomi.fi: tietoa meista

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, orkla.com

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