Herr's Celebrates 250th Anniversary of America's Independence with Chip Contest Featuring Flavors Inspired by Freedom, Liberty, and Unity.
Potato chips are a staple in many American households, but they weren't around during the Revolutionary War era. The first known recipe emerged in 1817, and it wasn't until the 1850s that chef George Crum popularized them. In celebration of America's 250th birthday, Herr's is hosting a chip contest to determine which flavors best embody the Founding Fathers' values of freedom, liberty, and unity.
From now until December 10th, fans can participate in "Flavored by Philly: Taste the 250," voting for their favorite ripple chip flavors in three categories. The winner of each category will be added to Herr's permanent lineup starting June 2026. This year's contenders include:
Liberty Flavors:
- Roasted Garlic BBQ
- Hickory BBQ
- Hot Honey BBQ
Freedom Flavors:
- Loaded Cheese Fries
- Cheesy Crab Dip
- Cheesy Bread
Unity Flavors:
- Jalapeño Cream Cheese
- Lemon Pepper
- Mango Habanero
According to Herr's officials, the flavors were inspired by spicy, cheesy, and barbecue foods commonly enjoyed at Fourth of July family gatherings. CEO Troy Gunden explained that these shared experiences make snacking fun and are the perfect representation of what makes Herr's chips special.
In previous years, Herr's has held similar contests, asking snackers to choose flavors inspired by local eateries in Philadelphia. Last year, voters chose Long Hots & Sharp Provolone as the winner, which joined the permanent lineup. This summer, fans will have another opportunity to influence what flavors make it onto Herr's shelves.
The winning chips will be available through the end of the summer and could potentially stay on the shelves longer if they become fan favorites.
Potato chips are a staple in many American households, but they weren't around during the Revolutionary War era. The first known recipe emerged in 1817, and it wasn't until the 1850s that chef George Crum popularized them. In celebration of America's 250th birthday, Herr's is hosting a chip contest to determine which flavors best embody the Founding Fathers' values of freedom, liberty, and unity.
From now until December 10th, fans can participate in "Flavored by Philly: Taste the 250," voting for their favorite ripple chip flavors in three categories. The winner of each category will be added to Herr's permanent lineup starting June 2026. This year's contenders include:
Liberty Flavors:
- Roasted Garlic BBQ
- Hickory BBQ
- Hot Honey BBQ
Freedom Flavors:
- Loaded Cheese Fries
- Cheesy Crab Dip
- Cheesy Bread
Unity Flavors:
- Jalapeño Cream Cheese
- Lemon Pepper
- Mango Habanero
According to Herr's officials, the flavors were inspired by spicy, cheesy, and barbecue foods commonly enjoyed at Fourth of July family gatherings. CEO Troy Gunden explained that these shared experiences make snacking fun and are the perfect representation of what makes Herr's chips special.
In previous years, Herr's has held similar contests, asking snackers to choose flavors inspired by local eateries in Philadelphia. Last year, voters chose Long Hots & Sharp Provolone as the winner, which joined the permanent lineup. This summer, fans will have another opportunity to influence what flavors make it onto Herr's shelves.
The winning chips will be available through the end of the summer and could potentially stay on the shelves longer if they become fan favorites.
. They're celebrating America's 250th birthday with a chip-off, no pun intended! I mean, who wouldn't want to taste their way through the flavors of freedom, liberty, and unity? It's kinda cool how they drew inspiration from BBQs and Fourth of July fests – it feels like they're tapping into that nostalgic American summer vibe. Reminds me of when I was a kid, eating chips by the bucketload while watching fireworks with my family 
. Maybe these new flavors will become a staple like Long Hots & Sharp Provolone did last year? Fingers crossed! 
... i mean, its just potato chips 
... are people really gonna vote for their favorite flavors based on freedom, liberty, and unity? seems kinda forced to me... what i do think is cool tho is that they're incorporating some pretty tasty-sounding flavors like jalapeño cream cheese and mango habanero 
i wish i could participate in the contest but idk if i'd actually vote for a particular flavor over another... maybe its just me, but isnt the point of snacking just to enjoy something delicious on its own? 
, another ridiculous marketing gimmick from Herr's... Who thought it was a good idea to have a chip contest just because it's America's 250th birthday? 
It's like they're trying to make me feel guilty for not buying their chips every time I snack on something. And what's with the weird flavor categories - Liberty, Freedom, and Unity? Sounds like a bunch of corporate-speak nonsense 
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The whole thing feels like a shallow attempt to cash in on patriotism without actually offering anything unique or meaningful.
they're literally celebrating americas 250th bday with a chip flavor contest lol can u imagine any flavor being more american than loaded cheese fries 
?? i think jalapeño cream cheese is a solid winner tho 
it's spicy, cheesy & perfect for a 4th of july bbq... but honestly any of these flavors would be lit on my snack game 
, and it's awesome that Herr's is giving back to the community by hosting this chip contest! The idea of flavors inspired by freedom, liberty, and unity is so cool - I love how spicy and cheesy the options sound 
. So, here's my two cents - I think the Liberty Flavors are gonna kill, especially that Roasted Garlic BBQ 
. And who knows, maybe Long Hots & Sharp Provolone will make a comeback 
. One thing's for sure - it's gonna be interesting to see what people choose