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Tasali Snack Foods

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Tasali
تسالي
Product typePotato chips
OwnerPepsiCo
CountrySaudi Arabia
Introduced1989; 36 years ago (1989)
Previous ownersSavola Group (1989–2001)
WebsiteBrand Profile

Tasali Snack Foods is the second largest snack food company in Saudi Arabia. It was launched by Savola Group in 1989 as Saudi Arabia's first local chips brand at a time when the Saudi snack market was dominated by imports.[1] In 2001, it was acquired by PepsiCo.[2] Tasali potato chips are manufactured in PepsiCo's Riyadh plant alongside other PepsiCo snack brands such as Lay's and Cheetos.[3]

Flavors

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These are Tasali flavors:[a]

  • Ketchup
  • Chili
  • Chili-Ketchup
  • Cumin & Lemon
  • Flamin' Hot Black Lemon

Former

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  • Chili Cheese
  • BBQ
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Yogurt and Herbs
  • Popcorn Butter
  • Popcorn Cheddar Cheese

Notes

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  1. ^ After the acquisition

References

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  1. ^ Wilson, John H. (September 29, 1998). GAIN Report #SA8030: The Saudi Market for Popcorn and Savory Snacks (PDF) (Report). Foreign Agricultural Service.
  2. ^ "PepsiCo Inc. Acquires Tasali Foods, Saudi Arabia's Leadnig Snack Maker". 23 July 2001.
  3. ^ "US Embassy delegation visits PepsiCo. factory | Arab News". 24 July 2018.
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