Old Dutch Foods facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Snack food |
| Founded | Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (1934) |
| Founder | Carl J. Marx |
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Key people
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Steven C. Aanenson President |
| Products | See products section |
| Revenue | US $107 Million (2018) |
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Number of employees
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500 |
| Subsidiaries | Humpty Dumpty Snack Foods |
Old Dutch Foods, Inc. is a company that makes tasty snacks. They are famous for their potato chips. You can find their products in the middle of the United States, in New England, and all over Canada. Some of their popular brands include Old Dutch Potato Chips, Dutch Crunch, and Ripples. They also make Cheese Pleesers and Restaurante Style Tortilla Chips.
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History of Old Dutch Foods
How Old Dutch Started
The company began in 1934. It was first called Old Dutch Products Co. Carl J. Marx started it. He chose the name "Old Dutch" because Dutch people were known for being clean and making good quality things. The company first started in St. Paul, Minnesota. Then, in 1937, they moved to Minneapolis. In 1968, they moved again. This time, they went to Roseville, Minnesota. That is where their main office is today.
Old Dutch in Canada
In 1954, Old Dutch opened a factory in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This factory made chips for the Canadian market. The main office for their Canadian business is still in Winnipeg.
The company's part in the United States is called Old Dutch Foods, Inc. Their Canadian part is called Old Dutch Foods, Ltd. In 2004, the company celebrated its 70th birthday. They even had special TV commercials for it.
New Brands Join Old Dutch
In 2006, Old Dutch Foods bought another snack company. They bought Humpty Dumpty Snack Foods. This cost about 26.7 million Canadian dollars. Humpty Dumpty snacks are mostly sold in the New England states. They are also sold in Ontario, Quebec, and other parts of Eastern Canada.
Old Dutch Products
Popular Potato Chips
The Old Dutch brand is well-known for its many potato chip flavors. You can buy them in bags. They also come in "twin packs" and "triple packs." These are cardboard boxes with two or three smaller bags of chips inside.
In the United States, you can find many chip flavors. These include the classic Regular flavor. Other popular ones are Sour Cream & Onion, Cheddar & Sour Cream, and Dill Pickle. They also have Bar•B•Q and Onion & Garlic. Smokey Bacon is another flavor.
Other Snack Options
Old Dutch also makes Ripples Chips. These come in Original, French, and Mesquite Bar•B•Q. You can also find Loaded Spud Ripples. In 2008, Mexican Chili and Au Gratin flavors came back to Canada.
The company makes other snacks too. These include Dutch Crunch kettle-cooked chips. They also make cheese puffs and Puffcorn. Puffcorn is called Popcorn Twists in Canada. You can also find Restaurante Style tortilla chips and Arriba flavored tortillas. Old Dutch sells pretzels, dips, and salsas. They have Dutch Gourmet thick cut ripple chips. Ridgies are another type of flavored ripple chip. They also offer baked chips, sunflower seeds, pork rinds, and beef jerky.
Differences in Flavors
Many Old Dutch products are sold in both Canada and the United States. However, some things are a bit different. For example, their Onion & Garlic chip in Canada is a bright yellow. Some flavors might only be available in Canada. These include Ketchup, All Dressed, and Salt & Vinegar. These flavors are sold in New England under the Humpty Dumpty brand. In 2005, Old Dutch also started selling their own beef jerky.
Manufacturing Locations
Canadian Factories
Old Dutch has several places where they make their snacks in Canada:
- Winnipeg, Manitoba - This is the main Canadian office. It also has a potato chip factory.
- Calgary, Alberta - This factory also makes potato chips.
- Airdrie, Alberta - This factory makes corn chips and other puffed snacks.
- Hartland, New Brunswick - This factory makes Old Dutch potato chips and puffed snacks.
- Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - This is another Old Dutch potato factory.
- Mississauga, Ontario - This factory also makes Old Dutch potato products.
There are also 11 places across Western Canada where they send out their products.
United States Factories
In the United States, Old Dutch has factories in Minnesota:
- Roseville, Minnesota - This is the main office and a potato chip factory.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota - This factory makes corn products.
