Is Chio a German brand?

Yes. Chio originated in Germany in 1962 at Hofgut Petersau. Intersnack describes Chio as the first German potato chips brand.[1]

Who makes Chio snacks?

Chio is part of Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG. In Germany, Intersnack Deutschland SE produces and markets Chio alongside brands including funny-frisch, ültje and POM-BÄR.[3][15]

What does the name Chio mean?

The name Chio comes from the first letters of Carlo, Heinz and Irmgard von Opel, the family members associated with the brand’s creation.[1]

What types of snacks does Chio sell?

Chio sells potato chips, tortilla chips, popcorn, baked snacks, specialties and coated nuts. Its product range includes ready salted chips, hot peperoni chips and hot chili tortilla chips.[1][10][11][12]

Is Chio owned by a family business?

Yes. Chio is ultimately owned by Pfeifer & Langen Industrie- und Handels-KG through Intersnack Group. Intersnack describes itself as privately owned, while the ultimate owner is family-owned.[3][14]

Who owns Chio?

Chio

Ultimate ownerGermanyPfeifer & Langen Industrie- und Handels-KG

Brand origin: Germany
Main production: Several countries, incl. Germany

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Ownership chain

BrandChioGermany
Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG
Ultimate ownerPfeifer & Langen Industrie- und Handels-KGGermany

About Chio

What is Chio?

Chio is a German snack brand established in 1962 by the von Opel family at Hofgut Petersau. Chio is part of the Intersnack portfolio and is described by Intersnack as the first German potato chips brand. The name Chio comes from the first letters of Carlo, Heinz and Irmgard von Opel.[1]

Who owns Chio?

Chio is ultimately owned by Pfeifer & Langen Industrie- und Handels-KG, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Chio, Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG, and Pfeifer & Langen Industrie- und Handels-KG. Intersnack is a privately owned group, and Pfeifer & Langen is family-owned.[3][14]

Where does Chio come from?

Chio originated in Germany in 1962 at Hofgut Petersau in the Palatinate region. Carlo and Irmgard von Opel established the potato chip operation after Irmgard von Opel encountered potato chips during a visit to the United States. Chio and funny-frisch were later brought together under Convent, which subsequently became part of Intersnack.[1][7][9]

What products does Chio make?

Chio makes potato chips, tortilla chips, specialties, baked products, popcorn and coated nuts. Named products include Chio Chips Ready Salted, Chio Chips Hot Peperoni and Chio Tortillas Hot Chili.[1][10][11][12]

Frequently asked questions about Chio

Is Chio a German brand?: Yes. Chio originated in Germany in 1962 at Hofgut Petersau. Intersnack describes Chio as the first German potato chips brand.[1]
Who makes Chio snacks?: Chio is part of Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG. In Germany, Intersnack Deutschland SE produces and markets Chio alongside brands including funny-frisch, ültje and POM-BÄR.[3][15]
What does the name Chio mean?: The name Chio comes from the first letters of Carlo, Heinz and Irmgard von Opel, the family members associated with the brand’s creation.[1]
What types of snacks does Chio sell?: Chio sells potato chips, tortilla chips, popcorn, baked snacks, specialties and coated nuts. Its product range includes ready salted chips, hot peperoni chips and hot chili tortilla chips.[1][10][11][12]
Is Chio owned by a family business?: Yes. Chio is ultimately owned by Pfeifer & Langen Industrie- und Handels-KG through Intersnack Group. Intersnack describes itself as privately owned, while the ultimate owner is family-owned.[3][14]

Sources: intersnackgroup.com, chio.de, intersnack.de, chio.com, de.wikipedia.org: Chio Chips, de.wikipedia.org: Intersnack, brandslex.de, intersnack.si

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, de.wikipedia.org

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