Chio Chips potatoes

Chio Chips is a prominent European brand specializing in potato snacks. It was originally established in Germany in 1962 by the Opel family, specifically Carlo, Heinz, and Irmgard von Opel (the brand name 'Chio' is derived from their initials). The brand quickly became a household name for savory snacks in Western Europe.

Today, Chio is part of Intersnack Group, a massive conglomerate headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Manufacturing is handled across various regional facilities to serve local markets, including major production sites in Germany, Hungary, and Romania. The brand remains a dominant force in the European snack market through continuous innovation and a wide variety of flavors tailored to regional tastes.