Miss Vickie's facts for kids
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| Type | Potato chips |
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| Owner | PepsiCo |
| Country | Canada |
| Introduced | 1987 |
| Markets | North America, Europe |
Miss Vickie's is a popular brand of potato chips. These chips are known for being extra crunchy because they are "kettle cooked." This means they are cooked in small batches, like in a big pot or kettle. Miss Vickie's chips come in many yummy flavours. You can find them in Canada, the United States, and parts of Europe.
The idea for Miss Vickie's chips came from Vickie Kerr. She used a special recipe from her mother. Vickie changed the recipe a little bit. She added peanut oil to cook the chips. Today, the chips are no longer cooked with peanut oil.
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The Story of Miss Vickie's Chips
How It All Started
The original recipe for these chips came from Vickie and Bill Kerr. They lived on a potato farm in New Lowell, Ontario, Canada. They wanted to make delicious, crunchy potato chips.
In 1987, the chips were first sold at the 14th annual Alliston Potato Festival. People at the festival loved them right away. All the chips sold out very quickly!
Growing Popularity
After their big success, the chips started to be made and sold from Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Over the next few years, Miss Vickie's chips became very popular across Canada. They even held 1% of the national chip market.
On February 1, 1993, a company called Hostess Frito-Lay bought Miss Vickie's. This helped the chips become even more widely known.
Delicious Flavours
Miss Vickie's chips come in many different flavours. These flavours can be different depending on where you buy them.
Flavours in the United States
In the American market, you can find many tasty options. Some popular flavours include:
- Sea Salt Original
- Jalapeño
- Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar
- Smokehouse BBQ
- Honey Mustard
- Applewood Smoked BBQ
- Spicy Dill Pickle
- Lime and Cracked Pepper
- Sour Cream Herb & Onion
Flavours in Canada
In Canada, some of the same flavours are sold. These include Sea Salt Original, Jalapeño, Applewood Smoked BBQ, Spicy Dill Pickle, and Sour Cream Herb & Onion.
Canada also has some special flavours that are only sold there:
- All Dressed
- Sweet and Spicy Ketchup
- Harvest Cheddar and Jalapeño
- Lime and Black Pepper
- Sweet Chili and Sour Cream
- Honey Dijon
- Unsalted
Past Flavours
Over the years, Miss Vickie's has also had some flavours that are no longer made. These included flavours like Roasted Red Pepper Grill and Balsamic Vinegar and Sweet Onion.
You can buy Miss Vickie's chips in single bags. You can also find boxes with a mix of different flavours.
External links
- United States website
