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Cheetos is a globally recognized snack brand originally created in 1948 by Charles Elmer Doolin in the United States. The brand gained international fame for its cheese-flavored puffed cornmeal snacks and its iconic mascot, Chester Cheetah. This specific product, 'Spirals Cheese with Ketchup,' is a popular variation found primarily in European markets.
The brand is currently owned by PepsiCo, following the merger of Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola in 1965. As a global powerhouse, PepsiCo manufactures Cheetos in numerous facilities around the world to serve local markets; in Europe, production often takes place in Poland, Romania, or the United Kingdom depending on the specific retail destination and regional logistics. The brand continues to lead the salty snack category through constant innovation in shapes and flavor profiles.
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