Kettle Brand Potato Chips

Kettle Brand was born in Salem, Oregon, in 1978, originally founded by Cameron Healy as N.S. Khalsa Company. Growing from a small door-to-door sales operation, it pioneered the 'kettle-cooked' method of chip production, which involves frying potatoes in small batches rather than a continuous conveyor belt. This technique gives the chips their signature thick, crunchy texture and robust potato flavor that helped define the premium potato chip category.

Over the decades, the brand has expanded its global presence significantly, establishing production facilities in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Ownership has transitioned through several private equity firms before being acquired by Snyder's-Lance in 2010. Today, the brand is owned by the American food giant Campbell Soup Company, which maintains the brand's commitment to non-GMO ingredients and diverse, bold seasoning profiles.

While the brand maintains a strong identity as an Oregon-born pioneer, it is now part of one of the largest snack portfolios in the world. Manufacturing primarily takes place in major regional hubs to serve local markets, including plants in Oregon, Wisconsin, and the United Kingdom, ensuring that the 'kettle-cooked' tradition reaches a global audience through an extensive distribution network.