News On Potato Chip flavours from Japan

May 03, 2022

New wet potato chips revolutionize snack industry in Japan

Japanese snack companies are always looking for new and exciting ways to tantalize their taste buds. Now, the country’s leading potato chip maker, Calbee, is changing the game entirely by taking the crunch out of their potato chips

November 11, 2021

Potato chips that do not get your fingers all powdery developed by Calbee and Tokyo Banana

Since the dawn of the potato chip, humanity has struggled to fully control it. Like the Sirens of Anthemoessa, they draw them in with their delicious flavors and crunchy textures

August 17, 2021

Japanese convenience stores get potato chips designed to be paired with canned chuhai cocktails

While Japan is home to many great izakaya and other drinking establishments, RTD (ready to drink) canned cocktails are very much a popular way to enjoy a refreshing alcoholic beverage.

April 27, 2021

Mintel discusses Japanese potato chip Flavor Innovation

Looking at the Japanese snack market, Japanese potato chip products are a highly active category. Compared to Chinese potato chip products, Japanese potato chips are worth learning from in terms of flavor selection and dimensions.

March 13, 2021

Pringles Japan Readies 'Texas Ribs' Flavored Chips

With COVID-19 still restricting international travel, Pringles Japan is continuing its 'Passport Flavors' series centered around replicating regional flavors from around the world in 2021.

February 12, 2021

Calbee’s umami-rich Hokkaido scallops and butter potato chips perfect for winter snacking

Are you looking for a tasty snack to go with your beer, sake or Strong Zero this winter season? If you're a seafood-lover, look no further than Calbee's latest entry in their "Otona no Potato Rich" chips geared towards adults.

August 28, 2020

Binegaaa! potato chips: Calbee educates Japan on salt & vinegar

Salt & vinegar may be a popular flavor in the United States (4th place) and even more so in the UK (2nd place), but it ranks nowhere in the top choices for Japanese consumers, who usually prefer plain salted, nori seaweed and salt, beef or chicken stock (consomme), sour cream or wasabi.

December 05, 2018

In Japan, Koikeya finally offers a potato chip with LESS flavour: 'barefaced' potato chips

Ever wished you could get a little less flavor on your chip? Wish no more; now you can experience them (in Japan!) as nature intended, lightly fried in oil.

December 06, 2016

Japanese convenience store offers Hokkaido Blue Cheese flavored potato chips

For a limited time, the Lawson convenience-store chain in Japan is stocking potato chips flavored with blue cheese from Hanabatake Bokujo, a well-known dairy producer from the far north of Japan.

November 27, 2016

New: 'WET Potato Chips'! In Japan of course...

Snack food company Calbee is playing with fire by expecting people to swallow their new concept potato chips: 'Wet Potato, Moist Mild Soy Sauce Flavor.'

July 11, 2016

Coriander-and-pork-flavored potato chips available in Japan

In Japan, you can now buy coriander-and-pork-flavored potato chips.

June 29, 2016

Japanese snack food maker Koikeya extends line of 'breakfast' potato chips

Japanese snack food maker Koikeya extends its line of 'breakfast' potato chips - yes, you are supposed to eat them as breakfast in the morning - with two new flavors: 'Toast' and 'Milk'

Calbee (Japan) offers two spicy new potato chip flavors: Thai Tom Yum Kung and Sichuan-style tofu

Japanese snack maker Calbee has recently released two new potato chip flavors (in Japan), and it looks like they could add quite a bit of zest to your snack life.

February 01, 2016

A taste of Spring in Japan: Sakura (Cherry-blossom) - Butter flavored potato chips

It is still winter in Japan, but snack makers are already coming out with a taste of Spring: Sakura (Cherry-Blossom) - Butter

December 13, 2015

Latest potato chip flavour in Japan for Christmas: Strawberry Shortcake

Every month, Japan seems to get a new odd-flavored snack or candy. You might think that’s peculiar, but just know that many Japanese people do, too.

Calbee Kentucky Fried Chicken Potato Chips

October 16, 2012

Calbee and KFC cooperation leads to ginger fried chicken flavored potato chips

Potato Chips manufacturer Calbee will launch later this month in Japan a new flavor potato chips developed in cooperation with Restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).

November 28, 2011

Calbee introduces new coffee flavoured potato chips in Japan

Calbee Paripari Variation My Potato, Mocha Cocoa Potato Chips, a new coffee flavoured potato chip in Japan, was selected by Datamonitor as the innovation of the week. "Bitter and sweet"are the words used to describe the new limited edition ...