Lay's Kettle Cooked Chips

Lay's Kettle Cooked chips represent a premium sub-brand of the globally recognized Lay's potato chip line. The brand's origin traces back to the United States when Herman Lay opened a snack food operation in 1932. This specific variety utilizes a traditional 'batch-frying' method, where unpeeled potatoes are sliced thick and cooked in smaller batches to produce a crunchier texture, as noted on the packaging referring to recipes from the 'early last century'.

Manufacturing of Lay's products occurs in numerous countries globally to serve local markets, including major facilities in the USA, Canada, and various European and Asian nations. Since 1965, the brand has been under the ownership of PepsiCo following the merger of Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola. PepsiCo, headquartered in New York, continues to be the ultimate owner, managing the brand through its Frito-Lay division and various international subsidiaries.