Chio Hot Peperoni potato chips

Chio is a renowned snack brand with deep roots in Germany. It was established in 1962 by the von Opel family at Petersau estate near Frankenthal. The name 'Chio' is an acronym derived from the founders' names: Carlo, Heinz, and Irmgard von Opel.

Starting as Germany's first potato chip brand, it quickly gained popularity for its quality and seasoning. Over the decades, ownership shifted as the European snack market consolidated. Today, Chio is a core brand under the Intersnack Group, a major European snack manufacturer headquartered in Düsseldorf. While production originally centered in Germany, the brand's wide reach across Central and Eastern Europe means it is now produced in various facilities across the continent to meet regional demand.