Grippo's
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Snack food manufacturing |
| Founded | 1919 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Founder | Angelo Grippo |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati , United States |
Area served | Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana tristate region |
| Products | Potato chips, pretzels, BBQ sauce |
Grippo's is a snack manufacturer located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1919 by Angelo Grippo, the business grew within the region, broadening its range of snack products. Initially operating out of a small office on Court Street, Grippo's current headquarters are situated on Colerain Avenue in Cincinnati.
History
The origins of Angelo Grippo trace back to 1919 when he started crafting rolled sugar cones and subsequently introduced hand-twisted pretzels, which were sold for one cent throughout Greater Cincinnati by 1923. In 1930, he created the "loop pretzel," characterized by a teardrop shape designed to minimize breakage, and also engineered machines for pretzel looping. The company’s pretzel varieties include loop, rod, braided, and twist shapes.
By 1959, Grippo's expanded its lineup to include potato chips, offering flavors such as Bar-B-Q Potato Chips, Salt and Vinegar Chips, Cheddar Cheese and Jalapeno Chips, Hot Dill Pickle Chips, Smokin' Hot Kettle Chips, and Sweet Bermuda Onion Chips. The Bar-B-Q flavor is particularly recognized for its unique spicy and powdery seasoning. This signature taste led to product extensions like X Hot BBQ Chips, XX Hot BBQ Chips, a gourmet BBQ spice blend, and Grippo's Original BBQ Sauce. While not originally from Evansville, Indiana, the Bar-B-Q chips have become an iconic snack in that area. Grippo's has further established itself throughout the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana tristate region, cultivating a dedicated following fueled by nostalgia.
In March 2013, Grippo's issued a recall for a batch of potato chips after metal fragments were detected on salt applicators.