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McCoy's
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McCoy's Salt & Malt Vinegar crisps
Introduced 1985
Website https://www.mccoys.co.uk/

McCoy's is a well-known brand of crinkle-cut crisps. They are made in the United Kingdom by KP Snacks. These popular crisps first appeared in 1985.

The brand uses the slogan "The Real McCoy's – Accept No Imitations." This slogan comes from an old Scottish idiom (a phrase with a special meaning) that means "the genuine article" or "the real thing." McCoy's is one of the top crisp brands in the UK. About 5 million packets are eaten every week! Nearly one-third of all UK homes enjoy McCoy's crisps.

What Kinds of McCoy's Crisps Are There?

McCoy's offers many different flavours. The main types are called "Ridge Cut" crisps. These have a wavy, ridged shape.

Classic and Meaty Flavours

Some of the most popular flavours include:

  • Cheddar & Onion
  • Salt & Malt Vinegar
  • Salted
  • Flame Grilled Steak
  • Bacon Sizzler
  • Chargrilled Chicken

Spicy and Special Flavours

If you like a bit of spice, you might enjoy:

  • Mexican Chilli
  • Paprika
  • Sizzling King Prawn
  • Thai Sweet Chicken

McCoy's also has special ranges. McCoy’s Jackets are thicker crisps with the potato skins left on. They come in flavours like Chilli Beef and Sour Cream & Chive.

McCoy's MUCHOS are ridged tortilla chips. They were first launched in 2006 as "Tortillas" and then relaunched as MUCHOS in 2019. You can find them in flavours such as Nacho Cheese and Smoked Chilli Chicken.

Limited Edition Flavours

Sometimes, McCoy's introduces new flavours for a short time. These "limited edition" crisps are only on shelves for a certain period. This keeps things exciting for crisp fans!

Cool Packaging for Bigger Hands

In 2013, McCoy's came up with a new way to open their crisp bags. Instead of opening at the short end, the bag opens along the longer side. This design was made to make it easier for people with bigger hands to reach the crisps inside!

McCoy's and Darts

McCoy's has also been involved in sports. They were the main sponsor of the Premier League Darts competition for two years. This happened in 2012 and 2013.

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