3 Replies. [10] Their first flavoured crisp, the concept was first devised by Tayto in southern Ireland in 1953. Our proud heritage dates back to Edinburgh in 1947. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Golden Wonder Crisps Packet from the 1970/80s at the best online prices at eBay! Ice Cream. [11] [12] try to change setting from module option or check your php.ini setting for (cURL support = enabled OR allow_url_fopen = On). "The Big Saunton Beach Clean is a community initiative, organised by Saunton Beach, North Devon AONB, Surfers Against Sewage, Plastic Free North Devon and Christie Estates. Golden Wonder, Jonathan Crisp, Real Handcooked Crisps. [8] : 1970s_Golden Wonder crisps_Pickled onion_HAT2_1_65_20 Extent: 1 commercial. The Golden Wonder crisps are believed to date from around 1974 or 1975, due to the closing date of a competition run in conjunction with Freddie Laker Airways. Golden Wonder is one of the great UK crisps brands that's been around for a long time and is still around today. The company was named after the Golden Wonder potato, which Alexander believed to be the best for making crisps. [15] On 13 January 2006 it was announced that the Corby, Northamptonshire site and the contract for Mini Pringles, as produced by Golden Wonder, would transfer to Northern Irish crisp manufacturer Tayto. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. or 28 g equivalent to approximately 16 crisps. [13] Previous snacks Wheat Crunchies, Chips & Burgers and the corn based Nik Naks are now owned by KP. The 1970s Bollywood diva winning Gen Z hearts online. Golden Wonder have a knack for producing fun crisps in a variety of shapes. in Crisps & Snacks In 1972 Golden Wonder had a market share of 39 percent, Smith's 32 percent and Walkers 12 percent. "But it could be from 1974 - it is 46 years old at least. A packet of crisps dating back nearly 50 years was found washed up on a beach - advertising the UK's first budget airline. Golden Wonder launched the world's first cheese and onion crisps 45 years ago, yet its halcyon days as a market leader are a distant memory for the snack-buying public, who have long fallen out of love with the brand. Golden Wonder launched the cheese & onion crisp flavour in 1962. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. I desperately tried to locate the Onion, and then the Cheese. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. Beach cleaners at Saunton made a discovery at the weekend that serves as a stark reminder of the longevity of plastic based packaging. About Us - Golden Wonder HOW IT ALL BEGAN Take a look at the video below to see how Golden Wonder was started in Edinburgh by a baker called William Alexander in 1947 - and the changes that have taken place over the years since then. Could send off for a wildlife poster with the 1950s and 1960s the first to their. Don't often see Golden Wonder crisps in the supermarket these days. In 1947, William Alexander, a Scottish bakery owner, started to produce potato crisps each day after the early morning baking shift had been completed. Since launching Cheese and Onion in 1962, we've been famous for our Golden Wonder-ful flavours. Lyons Maid is tempting you with its ices. UK - Golden Wonder Atom Smashers - Free Space Stickers - crisps chip snack packet - 1970's. Over the past couple of years, I've really fallen in love with the 1970's era of British snack packaging. These include Ringos, Golden Wonder and Transform-A-Snack. Golden Wonder in its original form were amazing, I so remember being a Saturday boy in the early 1970s, and on a Saturday afternoon my job was to try and keep the crisp display full. [8], This article is about the company. If anything, they tasted of stale salty crisps. So prices are in pounds, shillings and pence. Golden Wonder fought back with Wotsits in 1970 and soon pulled ahead on the cheaper snacks, too. As the years rolled by, the flavours were added automatically for your enjoyment. For some reason, these crisps conjured times long since passed. The packet of salt and vinegar crisps was found by Trish Brewster, 55, who knew it was old as soon as she spotted the name of the airline on the beach in Glenelg, near Skye, Highlands. Weigh of a crisp * number of crisps weight = weigh of crisp. BACK TO COLLECTIONS WE NEED YOUR HELP! A. Boyhood. A bag of ready salted Golden Wonder potato crisps. See MoreSee Less, I don't mind anyone putting golden wonder crisps in my trolley, I would thank them then go home and enjoy. The Golden Wonder crisps are believed to date from around 1974 or 1975, due to the closing date of a competition run in conjunction with Freddie Laker Airways. But the fact that it was still in one piece and had hardly faded after 30 or 40 years is slightly troubling. [11][12], In the 1980s Golden Wonder claimed on television and on their packets to be Britain's Noisiest Crisp. Britvic is an international soft drinks business rich in history and heritage. "I collect stuff we find on the beach, it is very alarming. Golden Wonder is celebrating 75 years as a snack brand with a promotion and packaging change. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. This year, Golden Wonder is celebrating 75 years as a much-loved British snacking icon. Love the 60s with the little man . "It is in good nick, it could be there another 40 years. 1970 was the last year of pounds, shillings and pence before Decimalisation. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Since 2006, it has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the Northern Irish company Tayto, purchased from administration. There was no smell when the bag was opened and there was only the very tiniest amount of cheese on the crisps. Searching for standard bags of Golden Wonder in my local Home Bargains, be like, When your kid sneaks Golden Wonder into the trolley . Get the pick of the week's best stories and fascinating features direct to your inbox every Saturday and Sunday morning in our exclusive Weekender newsletter. Golden Wonder is a British company that manufactures snack foods, most notably crisps. Are Potato Chips & Crisps Companies Committing Murder? Matt Smith, Golden Wonders marketing director, said: On our 75thbirthday, we wanted our devoted consumers to be part of the celebration by giving them just what they want their favourite flavours in packs that bring back wonderful memories as well as offering them the opportunity to create some new memories., Tagged with: crisps and snacks golden wonder tayto. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Walkers was a premium product with a heavy marketing spend that sold mainly to the wholesale trade. Watering Globe. These include; saucers, rings, crisps, transform-a-snacks, balls, wheels, people shaped, just to name a few. Rubbish Walks 2022 | Created by Jason Alexander |. The Golden Wonder crisps are believed to date from around 1974 or 1975, due to the closing date of a competition run in conjunction with Freddie Laker Airways. Torquay have lost three games on the trot now and are deeply embroiled in a relegation battle and looks like it could go down to the wire. I cant find Prawn Cocktail flavour anywhere. Our knowledge and passion for apples is reflected in our ciders: authentic, full of flavour and with a distinct character that reflects cidermaking at its best. Manage Settings Slices fall away from the potato. Jun 21, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Caporal Bleu. Discover (and save!) Golden Wonder real Jungle Fresh. They were available in Salt & Vinegar, Cheese & Onion and Crispy Bacon flavours. [2] A site at Crumlin produced the "Pot Noodle". So you opened that bag and a put salt over the crisps. Kids Tv. [3] In February 1992 Sooner Snacks, manufacturer of Nik Naks and Wheat Crunchies, was bought from Borden Inc. by Dalgety plc, with the company being absorbed into Golden Wonder.[5][6]. Never miss a moment by signing up to our newsletter here. If you have any information or thoughts on this page, please help us by popping them in the comment box below. 17w; Edited. The packaging advertised getting a plastic aeroplane for 90p if four coupons were collected from the back of crisp packets. She added: "Until we came up here I didn't know what came out of the sea. And the peanuts would have Terry Scott swinging through the trees saying. At Golden Wonder we make quite simply THE tastiest crisps in the entire world. He decided to name his new crisps after the Golden Wonder potato variety and the well-known and much loved brand was born. Flavours like. Something went wrong, please try again later. [8], The announcement brought the news that 195 of 350 jobs would be saved initially. In the mid-70s Walkers Snack Foods Ltd was still a small fish in a big pond. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Hello. [14], Golden Wonder entered into administration on 9 January 2006, threatening about 800 jobs. 1980s Childhood. Still heavily regional, by 1974 Walkers claimed 50 percent of the Midlands crisp market. I put them in myself, shame you can't get Sausage and Tomato Flavour more often in shops, Someone can put a multipack of Smokey bacon in my trolley. The average weekly wage for full-time male manual workers over twenty-one was 28 0s 11d. My job was to keep tipping the boxes into the dispenser, no need to worry about stock rotation in those days. Incredible to think that is what we did isnt it? Reference: HAT2/1/65/20. Level: Item. Exeter Chiefs line up Harry Williams replacementfrom Premiership rivals, Rob Baxter set to raid rival Premiership club for 21 stone tighthead prop, Locked up in February: 13 Devon criminals taken off our streets, DevonLive looks at the criminals jailed at Exeter Crown Court in February 2023. I Remember When:-) Dee Rimmer. Retro 70s. Since 2006, it has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the Northern Irish company Tayto, purchased from administration. Free shipping for many products! Trish Brewster found the packet of crisps, The Golden Wonder crisps are believed to date from around 1974 or 1975, The packet was found washed up on the beach in Glenelg, near Skye, Highlands. "Freddie Laker was just like RyanAir so when I saw that I knew it was old. Not the best approach to a Taste Test, I admit. "Other organisations are welcome to join in and bring members to add to the volunteer beach clean force.". And as an extra special birthday treat from Golden Wonder, every entrant will receive 10% off any of the fantastic experiences atexperiencedays.co.uk. "We go with the dog for a walk and pick up rubbish, so much is washed up. Bet there's a lot less in the bag now though! Packing. The 1970s Golden Wonder crisp packet found at Saunton Beach at the weekend, The packet was in very good condition given how old it was - a stark reminder of how long plastics take to decompose. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. A spokesman for Saunton Beach said: "The crisp packet was amongst 350kg of rubbish cleared from the beach by more than 120 volunteers at the weekend. They started life as Rishy Crisps, which were then bought out by Burtons Crisps, which was in turn, absorbed into the Golden Wonder empire. Edinburgh baker William Alexander launched Golden Wonder in 1947, When your kid sneaks Golden Wonder into the trolley Just remember when you were really young in the 1970s, at the beginning of the 1970s I really do not remember that many flavours, in fact I still remember the plain crisps from Golden Wonder that you purchased. By using this website you are consenting to the use of cookies. OUR WONDER-FUL RANGE OF FULLY FLAVOURED CRISPS AND SNACKS XL Cheese FIND OUT MORE HOW IT ALL BEGAN Edinburgh baker William Alexander launched Golden Wonder in 1947 FIND OUT MORE WE'RE VERY SOCIABLE For the potato, see, The Nation's Noodle and The Nation's Pasta, "My grandpa founded Golden Wonder but I never saw him eat crisps", "Walkers buys Wotsits in Golden Wonder sale", "in the 70s, Food of the Seventies, Rock'n'rollers", "United Biscuits - Suitable for Vegetarians (List of United Biscuits / KP Brands suitable for vegetarians)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Golden_Wonder&oldid=1137829289, This page was last edited on 6 February 2023, at 17:37. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Colour: Colour . I love the logo for this one, and the fun mascot character on the reverse of the bag. May 18, 2013 - Another fun 1970's UK acquisition is this Golden Wonder crisps bag. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. The new range of instant noodles is similar to the Pot Noodle range, previously produced by Golden Wonder. Returning flavours include Beef & Onion and Chip Shop Curry, while Cheese & Onion, the flagship flavour launched in 1962, will join them in classic 1970s packs. Xxxx . 3rd March 2022. [1], The company was founded in 1947 by William Alexander, who owned a bakery in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. As with most crisps, it took a few in one go to get the best out of the flavour. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. With firsts such as the launch of Ready Salted crisp in 1960 and Cheese & Onion crisps in 1962, Golden Wonder became the largest crisps company in Britain in 1966. Cheese & Onion, the flagship flavour launched in 1962, also joins the new flavours in heritage packs [3], The company was owned by various parent companies including Imperial Tobacco and Hanson plc, and was then acquired by United Kingdom based Dalgety plc in March 1987. I was very disappointed to discover I was right the first time. Vintage Packaging. For British children of the 1970s, these were a go to snack. Golden Wonder ceased to make them in the 1980s. Reitree Trish added: "It says 90p which was a lot for a packet of crisps but you could get a plane model. There is cheese, there is onion, and every other crisp of this flavour still has to match up with Golden Wonder before judging them. 1970's vintage for me! The Golden Wonder crisps are believed to date from around 1974 or 1975, due to the closing date of a . Other finds have included a Japanese bottle of bleach, and Robinsons jam lids with Golliwogs on them. 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