KP Snacks facts for kids

KP Snacks Limited is a British company famous for making some of the UK's favorite snacks. You've probably eaten their crisps and nuts, like Hula Hoops, McCoy's, and KP Nuts. The name KP stands for “Kenyon Produce.” The company is based in Slough, England.

From Pickles to Peanuts: The Story of KP

KP Snacks has a long history that started way back in 1853 in Rotherham, England. It began as a company called Kenyon & Son, which made sweets, jams, and pickles.

It wasn't until 1948 that the company started making the snacks we know today. They began roasting and salting hazelnuts and later peanuts. These nuts were first sold in movie theaters for people to enjoy with their films. In 1953, they launched their famous No.1 KP Nuts brand.

In 1968, KP became part of a larger food company called United Biscuits. This is when they started making many other popular snacks, including Skips, Space Raiders, and Nik Naks.

In 2012, a German company called Intersnack bought KP Snacks for £500 million.

Recent Events

In 2022, the company had some computer problems that made it difficult to get snacks to stores for a while.

A year later, in 2023, there were disagreements between the company and its workers about pay. The workers' union, Unite, reported that pay had not kept up with the cost of living.

Where Do the Nuts Come From?

KP Snacks is one of the biggest buyers of nuts in the world. They get their nuts from countries all over the globe, including Asia, Africa, and South America. The company also works on projects to support the local communities where they buy their nuts.

Famous KP Brands and Snacks

KP Snacks makes a huge variety of crisps, nuts, and other snacks. Here are some of the most well-known brands.

• Butterkist - A famous brand of popcorn, perfect for movie nights.

Butterkist popcorn is a popular snack.

• Choc Dips - A fun snack of biscuit sticks that you can dip in milk or white chocolate.
• Discos - Small, round crisps that come in flavors like Cheese & Onion and Salt & Vinegar.
• Hula Hoops - Ring-shaped crisps that you can wear on your fingers! They come in many flavors, including Original (Salted), BBQ Beef, and Cheese & Onion.
• KP Nuts - The classic snack that started it all. They come in many styles, like Original Salted, Dry Roasted, and Honey Roast.
• McCoy's - Thick, ridged crisps known for their strong flavors, like Flame Grilled Steak and Salt & Malt Vinegar.

McCoy's are known for their ridged shape and bold flavors.

• Nik Naks - Knobbly, crunchy corn sticks with unique flavors like Nice 'n' Spicy and Rib 'n' Saucy.

Two popular flavours of Nik Naks.

• Popchips - A lighter snack because they are "popped" instead of fried.
• Pom-Bear - Teddy bear-shaped potato snacks that are light and melty.
• Skips - Fizzy, prawn cocktail-flavored crisps that melt in your mouth.
• Space Raiders - Corn snacks shaped like alien heads, popular for their low price and fun flavors like Pickled Onion.

Space Raiders come in fun shapes and flavors.

• Tyrrells - Hand-cooked crisps made from local potatoes, with fancy flavors like Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar. They also make vegetable crisps.

Tyrrells vegetable crisps are made from parsnips, beetroot, and carrots.

• Wheat Crunchies - Tube-shaped, crunchy wheat snacks in flavors like Crispy Bacon and Spicy Tomato.