Our Story

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.

Building on that heritage, KP Snacks today is now the UK’s second largest snack manufacturer, with a portfolio of much-loved British snack brands and six manufacturing sites around the country, with our headquarters in Slough, Berkshire.

We’re also proud to be part of Intersnack, which has over 60 years experience in snacks and employs around 14,500 people worldwide, with operations in over 30 countries across Europe as well as in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

The History of KP Snacks

1853
Kenyon Produce was started by Charles Kenyon, who served an apprenticeship to a confectioner before starting his own business in Rotherham, primarily selling jam

1891
Charles Kenyon merged his interests with that of another jam manufacturer, Matthew Craven of Hull. The new,enlarged firm became Kenyon, Son & Craven, which also made pickles, sauces and confectionery.

1948
Biscuit maker, Meredith & Drew, becomes one of the first UK companies to start making potato crisps, with a new factory in Ashby.

1948 Kenyon, Son & Craven (KP) was acquired by Simon Heller of Leeds. The firm began to produce roasted and salted hazelnuts in Rotherham.

1953
Five years later, KP launched its first salted peanuts and became the first UK company to distribute this popular new product nationwide. It also became famous for peanut butter!