Mar 14, 2025It’s crunch time! Celebrate National Potato Chip Day
Do you love potato chips? You’re in good company.
Today is National Potato Chip Day, and, according to statistics from Potatoes USA, plenty of folks will be crunching and celebrating.
Americans eat nearly four pounds of potato chips per person each year, according to the potato promotion board, while chips account for 37% of potato retail sales by volume — topping all categories.
Spuds are a necessary sidekick to sandwiches, with 67% of snackers saying a sandwich isn’t the same without chips on the side. And while plain chips are the nation’s favorite type of chip (58%), potato palates are expanding. Though consumers age 55 and older are more likely to stick with the tried-and-true route, 30% of Gen Z respondents consume five or more flavors.
As far as flavor goes, regionally inspired and spicy flavors are most popular.
So grab a fresh bag and celebrate some chips!
