Tayto, Ireland's No.1 crisp brand, established in 1954
The oldest brand in our portfolio is Tayto which was established by Joe ‘Spud’ Murphy in 1954 at a time when most crisps were imported from the U.K and were unflavoured, bar the small blue bag of salt included in each bag. Spotting a niche in the Irish market, Joe Murphy set up his own crisp factory. Credited with inventing the first ever Cheese & Onion flavoured crisps, the brand name Tayto has now become synonymous with crisps across Ireland. Production of the Cheese & Onion flavour crisps started in a factory on Moore Street, Dublin, where after being packed by hand in waxed greaseproof paper, the crisps were delivered to the retailer in an airtight tin, to help maintain their freshness.
Today, Tayto is still best known for the original cheese and onion crisps but the brand is more than just a crisp… Tayto Popcorn is the ideal accompaniment to a movie, Tayto Bistro is a more indulgent hand cooked crisp and of course we have the Tayto snacks range which includes established favourites like Snax, Waffles and Mighty Munch.
Tayto is Ireland’s favourite crisps and snacks brand and continues to hold the number 1 position in the marketplace*. Tayto is iconic at home in Ireland but Tayto has also been providing a taste of home to many of the Irish diaspora for many years.
Key to Tayto’s success is its ongoing engagement with consumers. Mr.Tayto is the instantly recognised, much-loved character that people of all ages love and embrace. As the embodiment of the brand he gently cajoles, pokes fun, brings a sense of humour to the everyday. His campaigns over the years have brought his sense of humour to the forefront and created an emotional connection with the public.
Next to the factory where Tayto crisps are produced is Tayto Park. Tayto Park is Ireland’s only theme Park and offers a huge variety of things to see, do and experience! Tayto Park has attractions for all ages, from thrill-seekers looking for an adrenalin rush to younger guests who can enjoy fun and exciting activities including a factory tour and meeting Mr.Tayto himself.
The current “More than just a Crisp” campaign positions Mr.Tayto as an unsung hero always on hand to spare the blushes caused by potentially cringe-inducing situations. The campaign is on TV and is supported with an integrated campaign across outdoor, digital and in store activation. *Source: *Nielsen Marketrack values sales MAT J/F 2016.
KP Nuts
KP Nuts are Ireland’s Number 1* branded nuts. The range has recently undergone a re-design giving it a vibrant and modern feel. Quality improvement on our packaging and the addition of a re-close label on larger packs have also contributed to the new look and feel. KP Nuts has built its name on the original salted peanut but also includes carefully crafted and delicious tasting flavour variants.
More than an ordinary nut, more than an ordinary taste, the jumbo range takes something which is tasty and delicious and makes it bigger and better!
XL Crunchy Coated Peanuts combine our Jumbo nuts with an extra crunchy coating and new hard hitting flavours for a ‘more-ish’ peanut experience.*Source: *Nielsen Marketrack values sales MAT J/A 2016
Hula Hoops
Hula Hoops is Largo’s largest snack brand and an Irish favourite. With offerings across Impulse and Multipack formats there is a bag full of Hoops fun to suit everyone and every occasion.
A recent innovation is the new lighter Hula Hoops Puft variant. Let yourself float away with PUFT, the wonderfully, light, crispy and ever-so tasty, hoopy new snack from the Hula Hoops Family! Hula Hoops Puft are delicious, crispy puffed hoops, with just 72 calories in a 15g (multipack) bag. They’re available in three tasty new flavours: Cheese, Salted and Salt and Vinegar.
Some exciting new products are planned for Summer 2016. Watch this space!*Source: *Nielsen Marketrack values sales MAT J/A 2016’
POM-BEAR
POM-BEAR is the unique, melt-in-the-mouth, delicately flavoured and simply yummy snack. Our POM-BEAR products are gluten free, suitable for vegetarians and contain no artificial flavours or colours. It’s the tasty potato snack that’s fun to eat for both young and old! POM-BEAR comes in two delicious flavours: Original and Cheese & Onion.
Hunky Dorys
Hunky Dorys is the fastest growing crisps brand and the number 1 crinkle cut crisp brand in Ireland. Established in 1996, Hunky Dorys is a truly satisfying chunky alternative to standard crisps. Hunky Dorys is known for its fun, extrovert and cheeky personality with strong flavours, including the unique Buffalo flavour, inspired by the herd of Buffaloes located near the factory in Co. Meath.
Hunky Dorys campaigns over the years have been edgier than your typical crisps brand and have caught the attention of the public and media alike. Playful and exciting, Hunky Dorys has a great sense of humour. The brand loves to engage and entertain its consumers through daring marketing campaigns, the most recent of which is the ‘Satisfy Yourself’ campaign which encompasses a new TV commercial, outdoor activation and digital activations which have included a collaboration with the animation legend ‘Sminky Shorts’.
King
Renowned as the crisp lovers crisp, King crisps have a uniquely distinctive taste because of the secret ingredient added to every pack.
Every true crisp lover knows that King crisps are to be savoured and have been for over 40 years. Traditionally a Dublin brand, King started its first production of crisps in 1963 in Parnell Street, Dublin. King uses the best potatoes, frying them in the purest sunflower oil and adding only the finest flavours.
It’s good to be the King.
King of the Hill Campaign
There are two things the King loves more than most - superior tasting crisps and his hometown, Dublin. To celebrate this love, the King has teamed up with none other than Bernard Brogan who will be the brand’s ambassador for the new ‘King of the Hill’ campaign.. Throughout this campaign we will be running an on-pack promotion giving loyal supporters the chance to win over 100 prizes, including a meet and greet with Bernard Brogan as well as signed merchandise and cases of King crisps. Check out our Facebook page for details on how to enter the competition!
Perri
Originally owned by the Capaldi family, Largo Foods bought the Perri brand in 1984 thus establishing a firm position in the Irish snack-food industry. As one of Ireland’s oldest and most loved snack brands, Largo Foods has extended the Perri range beyond crisps to include a great variety of snack products.
The Perri range of products includes Perri Hot Lips, Perri Burger Bites, Perri Popcorn and the ever popular selection of Perri Onion Rings.
Velvet Crunch
Velvet Crunch is the air-popped snack that's big on flavour and light on your conscience! Delicious and healthier with just 87 calories per pack and 60% less fat than standard potato crisps - and no MSG, artificial colours or flavours.
To make Velvet Crunch we use cassava, a root vegetable native to Central and South America, South East Asia and some parts of Africa - also known as yuca or tapioca-root. It is eaten in many parts of the world in a similar way to sweet potato.
So say YES to exquisite taste and NO to compromise! A delightfully more-ish discovery available in three flavours:
•Velvet Crunch Thai Chilli & Aromatic Sweet Basil
•Mature Cheddar & Onion
•Salt & Rich Balsamic Vinegar
Skips
Ever since its launch, Skips’ unique, tongue-tingling sensation has made it a firm family favourite.
Playful by nature and fun to eat, Skips is the uniquely fizzy, light, melt in the mouth snack. Forty years on, it is just as popular as ever and best known for its legendary prawn cocktail flavour.
Rancheros
Rancheros - renowned for its bucking bronco bacon flavour! Legend has it that the Rancheros cowboy once travelled 1000 miles to find the special ingredient which gave it that famous crunchy bite.
As a wise cowboy once said ‘Don't worry about bitin' off more'n you can chew; your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger'n you think’.
Meanies
Meanies – the disruptive and unapologetic snack, both in nature and in taste.
Meanies has been a firm favourite for many generations and there appears to be no stopping the mean alien in continuing to offer great value to all.
McCoy's
First launched in 1985, McCoy’s are thick-cut, ridged crisps, renowned for their bold flavours and enjoyed by hungry crisp lovers every year.
Choose from our iconic flavour Flame Grilled Steak or try traditional flavours like Salt & Malt Vinegar and Cheddar & Onion.