KFC Canada has teamed up with Ruffles to introduce the new Ruffles Double Crunch KFC Zinger-flavored potato chips. This is actually the second collab from these two iconic brands, the first being the Ruffles Original Recipe Chicken chips.
Available exclusively in Canada from grocery retailers and select KFC restaurants, the new chips are a truly Canadian creation. The chips are described as "combin[ing] the unique blend of the KFC Zinger Sandwich's fiery spices with the bold crunch of Ruffles Double Crunch potato chip for a one-of-a-kind snacking experience and the spiciest Ruffles x KFC collab yet."
If you want to really double up on the Zinger chicken flavor, you can pick up a bag of Ruffles Double Crunch KFC Zinger-flavored potato chips alongside your order of the KFC Zinger sandwich.
Chicken Sandwich-Flavored Chips
New Ruffles Double Crunch KFC Zinger Chips are Coming
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Snack Innovations - Brands like KFC and Ruffles are collaborating to create unique flavors that combine popular food items with snack foods.
2. Region-specific Flavors - Exclusivity in certain markets, as seen with the Canadian-only release of KFC Zinger chips, appeals to national tastes and boosts regional sales.
3. Spicy Snack Demand - The increasing popularity of spicy flavors in the snack industry is leading to innovative mash-ups like the KFC Zinger Double Crunch chips.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Food - The collaboration between KFC and Ruffles exemplifies how fast-food flavors are expanding into the snack food industry.
2. Food Retail - Retailers benefit from exclusive product offerings that draw in customers looking for unique and limited-time snack options.
3. Fast-food - Fast-food chains are branching out into packaged goods to continually engage with customers outside of their restaurants.