Lays Potato Chips

Lays is one of the most recognized snack brands in the world, specialized in potato chips. The brand's origin dates back to 1932 when Herman Lay opened a snack food operation in Ohio and later purchased a potato chip manufacturer in Atlanta, Georgia. This laid the foundation for H.W. Lay & Company, which became a household name across the United States. In 1961, Lays merged with Frito to form Frito-Lay, creating a dominant force in the snack industry.

Today, Lays is produced in numerous countries worldwide to serve local markets, often using locally sourced potatoes. The brand underwent a significant corporate evolution in 1965 when Frito-Lay merged with Pepsi-Cola to form PepsiCo. PepsiCo remains the ultimate owner of the brand, managing it under its global Frito-Lay division. The company is headquartered in the United States and continues to be a global leader in the food and beverage sector, maintaining Lays as one of its flagship multi-billion dollar brands.