Jays wins Chicago potato chip test

January 04, 2008

Source

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/red-010408-chips-side

Are all potato chips created Equal? RedEye and Metromix staffers attempted to answer the question by tasting 10 brands of chips. All were original flavor and bought at grocery stores in Chicago. Chips were served on nondescript plates so testers did not know which brands they were tasting.

The winner? Jays. Testers liked Jays' potato flavor and crunchy texture. Potato chip heavyweights Lay's Classic and Ruffles tied for second place. Our apologies to Munchos fans, but that chip came in dead last.

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Jays Potato Chips
Jay's Foods was a US Snack Food Company from the Chicago area. The company went into bankruptcy protection in October 2007. Jay's Foods was acquired by Snyder's of Hanover in December 2007.
Cape Cod Potato Chips
US potato chip manufacturer focused on the production of kettle chips. Cape Cod potato chips is a subsidiary of Snyders - Lance Inc.
Frito-Lay North America (FLNA)
Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) includes Pepsico's snack operations in the United States and Canada where the company dominates the market with a range of savory snacks brands including Lay's, Ruffles, Doritos, Tostitos, Fritos, Cheetos and Sunchips
Procter and gamble
Procter and Gamble is a multinational manufacturer of product ranges including personal care, household cleaning, laundry detergents and others. For many years it was the manufacturer and marketer of the stackable potato chips brand Pringles, which was subsequently sold to the Kellogg Company.
Snyders of Hanover
Snyder's of Hanover is a family owned manufacturer of snack foods, including potato chips. Snyder's, located in the US, is specialized in pretzels. In December 2010 Snyders of Hanover and Lance merged to form the company Snyders - Lance.
Lance Inc.
Lance Inc merged with Snyder's of Hanover, Inc to become <a href="/Lists/Companies/DispForm.aspx?ID=562" target="_blank">Snyder's - Lance</a> The merger was announced in July 2010 and completed in December of 2010.

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