Tim's Cascade Snacks facts for kids
Tim's Cascade Snacks is a company that makes tasty potato chips and popcorn. It is part of a bigger company called Utz Brands. Some of their popular brands include Tim's Cascade Style Potato Chips, Hawaiian Brand Kettle Chips, and Erin's Gourmet Popcorn.
The Story of Tim's
Tim's Cascade Snacks was started in 1986 by a person named Tim Kennedy. The company's main factories are located in the state of Washington, in the United States.
When Tim Kennedy first started, he cooked the potato chips using 100% peanut oil. Later, after another company called Pinnacle Foods bought Tim's, they began using other oils like corn oil and sunflower oil. In 2019, Utz Brands bought Tim's Cascade Snacks.
What Tim's Makes
Tim's potato chips are famous for their red-and-white-striped bags. For many years, until 2019, these chips were "kettle-cooked." This means they were cooked in small batches, which often made them extra crunchy.
You can find Tim's chips all over the United States. They are especially popular in the Pacific Northwest region. They are also sold in some parts of Asia.
One flavor that many fans really miss is the Cajun flavor. It was less spicy than the Jalapeño chips and didn't have the smoky taste of the Alder Smoke Barbecue flavor. Sometimes, the company brings back these special flavors for a short time in certain areas.
