Chio Dip Hot Cheese

Chio is an iconic German snack brand that holds the distinction of being Germany's first potato chip company. Founded in 1962 by the Von Opel family at Hofgut Petersau, the name 'Chio' is an acronym formed from the first letters of family members Carlo, Heinz, and Irmgard von Opel.

The brand has since expanded significantly from its potato chip roots to include a wide variety of snacks, including tortilla chips and accompanying dips like the 'Hot Cheese' variant. Today, Chio is a major brand under the Intersnack Group, which is one of Europe's largest savory snack producers. While originally founded in Germany, the brand's production footprint covers multiple European countries to serve its international markets.

The Intersnack Group itself is owned by the Pfeifer & Langen family, a prominent German business dynasty with deep roots in the food and sugar industries. The brand continues to be managed from its headquarters in Düsseldorf and remains a staple in the European snack market.