McCoy's (crisp)
McCoy's is a brand of crinkle-cut crisps made in the United Kingdom by KP Snacks. It was first produced in 1985[1] and is marketed under the slogan "The Real McCoy's – Accept No Imitations" ("Man Crisps" in current advertising), exploiting the Scottish idiom "the real McCoy". McCoy’s is the third biggest brand in the bagged crisps market, with 5 million packets consumed each week and nearly a third of all UK households consuming the product. It is promoted by United Biscuits "as the only overtly male-targeted crisp brand".[2]
The core product comes in a variety of flavours, which include Flame Grilled Steak, Salt & Malt Vinegar, and Cheddar & Onion. The specials range includes Jalapeño Chilli with Cheese, Cheddar with Mango Chutney, Oriental Ribs, Thai Sweet Chicken and Peppered Rib Eye Steak. McCoy’s Jackets, launched in early 2007, are ridge cut potato chips with their skins left on. They come in Chilli Beef, Sour Cream & Chive, and Melted Cheese & Bacon flavours. McCoy's Specials Tortillas are a range of ridged tortilla chips launched in 2006. In early 2012, the Oriental Ribs flavour was renamed BBQ Ribs.[2]
In September 2013, McCoy's unveiled a packaging concept in which the crisp bag is opened along the longer side to allow bigger hands to fit in. The concept was developed by BTL Brands and received positive feedback online.[3]
Flavours
Range - single packs 48.5g (50g pre 2016)
- Paprika [yellow]
- Salted [Red]
- Cheddar and Onion [Dark Green]
- Salt And Malt Vinegar [Blue]
- Mexican Chilli [Orange]
- Barbecue Chicken [Yellow-Brown]
- Ham And Mustard [Dark Pink]
- Flame Grilled Steak [Brown-Red]
- Sizzling King Prawn [Pink]
- Thai Sweet Chicken [Blue-Green]
- BBQ Ribs (previously Oriental Ribs) [Purple]
- Bacon Sizzler [Burgundy]
- Lamb Vindaloo [Green]
- Chicken Jalfrezi [Yellow]
- Chargrilled Chicken [Orange-Yellow]
- Sour Cream & Jalapeño - Jackets range [Green]
- Melted Cheese & Bacon Flavour - Jackets range [Gold]
- Chilli Con Carne Flavour - Jackets range [Burgundy]
Tortillas
- Hot Chilli 50g [Red]
- Nacho Cheese 50g [Yellow]
- Cool Ranch 220g [Blue]
- Hot Chilli 220g
- Nacho Cheese 220g
- BBQ Chicken 220g
MultiPacks - packs of 28.5g (30g packs pre 2016)
- Variety 6 Pack
- Sizzling Prawns 6 Pack
- Salt And Malt Vinegar 6 Pack
- Flame grilled Steak 6 Pack
- Classic 6 Pack
- Meaty 6 Pack
- Cheddar And Onion 6 Pack
- Jackets - jacket potato flavours 6 pack
Current Limited Edition
- Salt & Malt Vinegar with a chilli twist single Pack
- Twisted 6 Pack - Salt & Malt Vinegar with a Chilli twist - Cheddar And Onion with a Jalapeño twist.
Thick Cut
- BBQ Chicken
- Beef & Onion
- Chedder & Red Onion
- Crispy Bacon
- Salt & Cider Vinegar
- Salted
Darts sponsorship
McCoy's was the sponsor of the Premier League Darts for two years, in 2012 and 2013.
See also
- Ruffles (similar product)
- Walkers
- Tudor Crisps
- List of brand name snack foods