Tayto celebrates 70 years with I Heart Tayto and TAY7O branded packs

Tayto Group has kicked off a year of celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the company’s creation in Tandragee, Co Armagh.

Founded by Thomas Hutchinson in 1956, the group is still run by the Hutchinson family and is the UK’s largest family-owned crisp and snack manufacturer, producing over five million bags a day across five sites, growing to become a £275m business

Tayto’s portfolio includes Golden Wonder, Mr. Porky and the Real Hand Cooked Crisps brand.

This month with see the launch of special ‘platinum’ packaging for its Cheese & Onion crisp packets, alongside a special anniversary TAY7O logo.

The company will also be launching new heart shaped snacks in I Heart Tayto branding in Prawn Cocktail and Pickled Onion.

Stephen Hutchinson, chairman, said: “We’re proud to be marking the 70^th anniversary of Tayto and the first crisps produced here in Tandragee.

“As a family-owned business we remain as committed - as ever - to looking after our colleagues, our communities and our customers and we’re grateful for the support and loyalty that they continue to show the Tayto brand.

“We have ambitious plans to keep growing and I’ve no doubt Tayto will remain one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic brands for another 70 years.”

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