Discos Cheese & Onion

Discos are a popular brand of circular, intensely flavored snacks currently manufactured and marketed primarily in the United Kingdom. First introduced in 1967, the brand became famous for its 'punchy' flavors and unique flat-disc shape, contrasting with more traditional puffed or curved snack varieties. The Cheese & Onion variant is one of the classic flavors in the range.

The brand's history is tied to the evolution of the British snack industry. Originally a product of KP Snacks, it has moved through various corporate structures as the UK snack market consolidated. While the snacks are deeply rooted in British food culture, the ultimate ownership has shifted to an international scale.

Today, Discos are owned by the Intersnack Group, a major European snack food manufacturer. Although the parent company is headquartered in Germany, the production for the UK market remains localized within British manufacturing facilities. This ensures that the product maintains its traditional taste profile while benefiting from the logistical and financial backing of a global conglomerate.