Kettle Chips Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Potato Chips

Kettle Chips is a renowned brand of hand-cooked potato chips that emphasizes simple ingredients and traditional cooking methods. The brand first emerged in the United States in the late 1970s, but it established a significant presence in the United Kingdom in the 1980s, setting up its primary UK manufacturing base in Bowthorpe, Norfolk.

The Norfolk facility remains the heart of the brand's UK operations, where local potatoes are sliced and batch-cooked in sunflower oil. This specific flavor profile—Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar of Modena—is a staple of their gourmet range, reflecting an emphasis on high-quality seasonings.

Over the decades, ownership of the brand has transitioned through several major food conglomerates. While originally an independent venture, it was part of Diamond Foods and later Snyder's-Lance. Today, the brand is owned by the Campbell Soup Company, which acquired the parent company in 2018. The UK-specific division, Kettle Foods Ltd, operates under this global umbrella while maintaining its local manufacturing heritage in East Anglia.