Kettle Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips

Brand Heritage and Ownership

Kettle chips in the Australian market represent a distinct lineage compared to the North American brand of the same name. Originally established in Australia in the late 1980s, Kettle has become a staple of the premium snack food market. Since 2015, the brand has been under the ownership of Snack Brands Australia, which was subsequently acquired by the Philippine-based universal food and beverage conglomerate, Universal Robina Corporation (URC). In 2021, Intersnack Group, a European leader in savory snacks, formed a strategic partnership with URC, taking full control of Snack Brands Australia, including the Kettle brand.

Local Manufacturing

Despite the complex international ownership structure, Kettle chips featured in Australian retail environments are manufactured locally. They are produced using Australian-grown potatoes at manufacturing facilities located within Australia. This local production ensures that the chips maintain the characteristic crunch and thick-cut texture that the brand is known for, while supporting domestic agriculture through the sourcing of local ingredients like potatoes and sunflower oil.