Smiths Crisps (historic UK)
Crisps & savoury snacks
The story of Smiths Crisps (historic UK)
Smiths Crisps (historic UK) is a British-market food or drink brand, product or historical product line associated with Smiths; later PepsiCo/Walkers group. One of Britain's pioneering packaged crisp makers, associated with salt sachets and the growth of mass-market savoury snacks.
History and ownership
An exact UK launch date has not yet been established. A definitive UK withdrawal date has not yet been established. The wider brand or related products may remain available; this article focuses on the historical version. Ownership and manufacturing are associated with Smiths; later PepsiCo/Walkers group. Changes in branding, licensing and ownership should be dated against contemporary company records before publication.
Place in British consumer history
One of Britain's pioneering packaged crisp makers, associated with salt sachets and the growth of mass-market savoury snacks. The entry can be expanded with verified packaging, period advertisements, historical photographs and original manufacturer records as these become available.
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