Who Owns Lay’s?

Lay’s is a potato chip brand founded in 1932 and has been owned by PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division since 1965. Other well-known brands under the Frito-Lay group include Fritos, Doritos, Ruffles, Cheetos, Rold Gold pretzels, and Sun Chips. Lay’s is marketed under different names in various countries: in the United Kingdom and Ireland, it is known as Walkers; in Israel, as Tapuchips; and in Mexico, as Sabritas

Country	USA
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Founded	1932
Owner	PepsiCo
Industry	Potato Chips
Number of Employees	263,000 (2015)
Official Website	https://lays.com

Which Country Is Lay’s From?

Lay’s is an American brand that began production in 1932. Since 1965, it has been owned by PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division.

Who Owns Lay’s?

Lay’s is a potato chip brand owned by Frito-Lay, which operates as a subsidiary of the American multinational corporation PepsiCo.

Where Is Lay’s Manufactured?

Lay’s is headquartered in the United States, but as a global brand, its products are manufactured in various countries. For example:

• Bangladesh: Production facilities were established in 2023, and Lay’s is marketed by Transcom Group.
• Benelux (Belgium & Netherlands): Originally sold under the “Smiths” brand, it was rebranded as Lay’s in 2001.
• Canada: Initially produced under the “Hostess” brand in 1996 and later reintroduced under the Lay’s name.

Additionally, Lay’s products are marketed under different names in several countries:

• Egypt: Chipsy
• Israel: Tapuchips
• Mexico: Sabritas
• Serbia: Chipsy
• South Africa: Simba Chips
• UAE & Vietnam: Marketed under various local names

Is Lay’s an Israeli Product?

No, Lay’s is not an Israeli product. It is owned by PepsiCo, a U.S.-based multinational food and beverage corporation. However, Lay’s chips are manufactured and sold in Israel under the local brand name Tapuchips.