Lays Potato Chips Classic

Lays is a globally recognized potato chip brand that originated in the United States in the early 1930s. The brand was founded by Herman Lay, who started a snack food business in Nashville, Tennessee. Today, the product is manufactured in numerous countries across the globe to serve local markets, often using locally sourced potatoes.

Ownership of the brand resides with PepsiCo, a multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in the United States. PepsiCo acquired the brand through the merger of Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola in 1965. In various regions, local subsidiaries or joint ventures manage the production and distribution, ensuring the brand maintains its position as a world leader in the snack industry.