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Who owns Pom-Bear?

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Emma Payne

Published Jan 21, 2026

The Pom-bear snackbrand is owned by Intersnack Group GmbH & Co KG and produced in the United Kingdom by its subsidiary KP Snacks. The brand is aimed at children and families. Related brands include Pom-Bär (Germany and several other countries in Continental Europe).

Are Pom Bears made by KP?

KP Snacks makes a range of products from McCoy's, Discos, Frisps and Tyrrell's crisps to Pom Bears, popchips, Skips and Nik Naks. It is probably best known for its KP Nuts but its snack lines cover many other varieties including Butterkist popcorn and Choc Dips.

What does pom stand for in Pom Bears?

pom means potato...

What companies does KP own?

The KP Snacks subsidiary produces a range of packet snack brands including Hula Hoops, Skips, McCoy's, Frisps, Brannigan's, Royster's, Space Raiders, Nik Naks, Wheat Crunchies, Discos, and Phileas Fogg.

Is KP owned by Walkers?

KP Snacks, which can trace its roots back to a Yorkshire food business established in 1853, is being sold along with its UK factories and 1,500 staff to Intersnack. The brand, which was originally established in Rotherham and known as Kenyon Produce, has been owned by Britain's United Biscuits(UB) since 1968.

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Who owns Mccoys crisps?

McCoy's is a brand of crinkle-cut crisps made in the United Kingdom by KP Snacks. It was first produced in 1985 and is marketed under the slogan "The Real McCoy's – Accept No Imitations" ("Man Crisps" in current advertising), exploiting the Scottish idiom "the real McCoy".

Who owns the KP brand?

The company that makes KP Nuts, Hula Hoops and McCoy's crisps has been sold to a German firm for a reported £500m. The business, which is the UK's second largest snack maker, was sold by United Biscuits, which also owns the McVitie's and Jacob's brands.

Who makes Royster?

KP Snacks - Brands - Roysters.

Who invented Pom Bears?

Pom-Bear is a brand of teddy bear shaped potato chip. They are produced by Intersnack and are sold in over 30 European countries. They were first introduced in 1987 in Germany where they are known as Pom-Bär and were later introduced to the UK in 1990.

Are Pom Bears baked or fried?

Pom-Bear Bakes are baked not fried, containing 40% less fat than the leading cheese snack biscuit and 56% less saturated fat.

Are Pom-Bear vegan?

Yes, Pom Bears are vegan-friendly! As well as this, the crisps are gluten-free as well as also being free from artificial flavourings and colourings. In case Pom Bears needed more going for them, they're also a calorie-light option, with each flavour coming in at under 70 calories per packet.

Who originally made wotsits?

The group was founded in 1947 by William Alexander, a Scottish bakery owner who named his crisps after a variety of potato. Imperial Foods bought the business in 1961, and then Imperial was acquired by Hanson 25 years later.

What do Intersnack make?

Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG is a German snack food company that annually produces around 500,000 tonnes of snacks including potato chips, nuts, baked products and specialty snacks.

Who bought Tyrrells crisps?

Investcorp, a Bahrain-based investor in luxury brands, has sold Tyrrells to Amplify Snacks, the US owner of SkinnyPop popcorn. Amplify plans to increase US sales of Tyrrells products, which include parsnip crisps and sour cream flavoured tortillas with poppy seeds.

Where is Simba chips made?

Simba (Pty) Ltd.

(commonly referred to as Simba) is a South African snack food manufacturer mainly operating in South Africa. It was founded in 1957 by Leon Greyvensteyn, and acquired by PepsiCo in 1999. It is best known for manufacturing potato and maize-based snack foods.

What crisps are made by KP?

Our Brands

Our snacks include heritage favourites like Skips and Space Raiders; family brands like Hula Hoops, Pom-Bear and Butterkist as well as our famous ridged crisps, McCoy's and of course, KP Nuts!

Who made wotsits before walkers?

Wotsits is a British brand of cheesy flavoured corn puffs sold first by Golden Wonder and now by Walkers Crisps.

Who owns KP and Mccoys?

The company that makes KP Nuts, Hula Hoops and McCoy's crisps has been sold to a German firm for a reported £500m. The business, which is the UK's second largest snack maker, was sold by United Biscuits, which also owns the McVitie's and Jacob's brands.

Why is KP called KP?

Our business has its roots way back in the 19th century with a company called Kenyon Produce – hence 'KP'. From small beginnings trading in various foods, the company turned its hand to crisps in the 1940s.

What does KP stand for?

KP duty means "kitchen police" or "kitchen patrol" work under the kitchen staff assigned to junior U.S. enlisted military personnel. "KP" can be either the work or the personnel assigned to perform such work.

Who owns Red Rock chips?

Red Rock Deli chips are more gourmet than your average packet with flavours like Lime & Black Pepper and Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar but they're actually owned by Pepsico, the same company that owns Smith's, Doritos, Twisties and Grain Waves.

Are Kettle Chips Australian owned?

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