Walkers Squares Cheese & Onion

Walkers Squares are a popular UK snack brand known for their distinct crunchy texture and square shape. The Walkers brand has deep roots in British food history, having been founded in Leicester in 1948 by Henry Walker. Originally a butcher, Walker turned to frying potato slices due to meat rationing, eventually creating one of the most iconic snack companies in the world.

Today, Walkers is a cornerstone of the British snack market, with its primary manufacturing hub located in Leicester, UK, which remains one of the largest crisp factories in the world.

Ownership changed in 1989 when the brand was acquired by PepsiCo. Under PepsiCo’s global umbrella, Walkers has remained the primary brand name for these products in the UK and Ireland, whereas similar products are sold under the Lays brand in other international markets. This corporate structure allows Walkers to benefit from global distribution and R&D while maintaining its specific British heritage and local production focus.