Grippo's facts for kids

Grippo's is a popular snack food company. It started in Cincinnati, Ohio, way back in 1919. The company began with a small office. It was founded by Angelo Grippo. Over the years, Grippo's grew bigger. They added many different kinds of yummy snacks. Today, their main office is still in Cincinnati.

The Story of Grippo's Snacks

Angelo Grippo started his company in 1919. First, he made rolled sugar cones. These are like the cones you get with ice cream. In 1923, he began making pretzels. These were hand-twisted and sold for just one cent! You could find them in stores all over Greater Cincinnati.

Inventing the Loop Pretzel

In 1930, Angelo Grippo created something new. He invented the "loop pretzel." This pretzel looks like a tear drop. He wanted to make a pretzel shape that would not break as easily. He also built the special machines to make these loop pretzels. Besides the loop pretzel, Grippo's also makes rod, braided, and twist pretzels.

Adding Potato Chips

By 1959, Grippo's added potato chips to their snack lineup. Today, they have many exciting flavors! Some popular ones include Bar-B-Q Potato Chips and Salt and Vinegar Chips. They also make Cheddar Cheese and Jalapeno Chips and Hot Dill Pickle Chips. Other flavors are Smokin' Hot Kettle Chips and Sweet Bermuda Onion Chips.

Famous Bar-B-Q Chips

Grippo's Bar-B-Q chips are very famous. They are known for their spicy barbecue coating. People love them so much that Grippo's made even more choices. You can find X Hot BBQ Chips and XX Hot BBQ Chips. They even sell the barbecue spice by itself! There is also Grippo's Original BBQ Sauce.

The Bar-B-Q chips are super popular in Evansville, Indiana. They have become a big part of the local culture there. Grippo's snacks are also loved in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Many people feel a sense of nostalgia for them. This means the snacks remind them of good times from the past.