Chipmunk were the first crisps in cellulose (cellophane) film and therefore not kept in sealed jars. Jim Mill, who died in May 2015, convinced Chipmunk to try Sidac film transparent packaging in the early 60s. He got his company, Sidac, to loan the equipment and supply a years worth of packaging film. Sidac and Chipmunk were 5 miles apart, Sidac being in St Helens and Chipmunk were in Skelmersdale. Chipmunk then added OXO flavour to their repertoir (flavoured crisps were almost unknown) and were exhibited at the International Packaging Fair (Olympia, London). They were on open display throughout. Standard glacene bags went soggy in hours if left on a shelf. Smith's Crisps thought it a "fad" but a small crispmaker in Corby was impressed and decided to try it themselves. Within a year Golden Wonder were importing 3 crisp fryers a month from the USA and within 2 years were Europe's biggest maker of crisps. This was all due to Jim Mill and Chipmunk. Nobody else ever produced OXO crisps but Golden Wonder introduced beef flavour as a result of OXO's popularity.
Do You Remember Chipmunk OXO Crisps?
Do You Remember Chipmunk OXO Crisps?
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dave25
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I have some very fond memories of Chipmunk Oxo crisps. In the 60s we sometimes went to Norwich indoor swimming pool (I come from Gt. Yarmouth, where the pool was uncovered, unheated, and absolutely freezing). You could buy Oxo flavoured crisps from the vending machine there. The only flavours generally available at the time were plain and cheese and onion. I felt kind of privileged to eat something that few others had enjoyed.
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geoman
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geoman on 30.8.16 yes dave i live in mablethorpe in 1978 and used to get chipmunk crisps at the Eagle pub went down a treat with a beer they were the best crisps ever !
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whitlass
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I used to buy Chipmunk OXO crisps from The Red Spider Cafe in Whitstable, Kent. A small cafe on the beach. We would swim and then buy the crisps and maybe a choc ice.
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coliseum
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I remember these. Being taken to the cinema - a packet of oxo crisps and a Kia- ora orange drink. Those were the days.
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duke
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Chipmunk OXO crisps best ever`I remember having these in the 60s and early 70s wish they would bring them back, also nice with a Mars bar lol
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Rickyjay
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My old school tuck shop sold Chipmunk Oxo crisps back in the 60's and now nearly every forum seems to voice the same thing "Bring back Oxo flavour crisps"
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ajmorganuk
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where can i get oxo crisps chipmonk anyone i still go to penarth and one day my ashes will be sprinkled on the beach
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mariejackson
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I used to go to Watford swimming baths late 60's and also looked forward to having a packet of chipmunk oxo crisps. In fact it was the best thing about going swimming
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Jez
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I used to go to Watford swimming baths around the same time with my older brother, John. We always finished up with several packets of Chipmunk oxo crisps with a cup of Horlicks--a winning combination for sure. I miss oxo crisps :(
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TheBobMedley
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Best flavoured crisps from the tuck shop ever.
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shirlywhirly
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Best time ever Barry baths,enough money for a toffee bar with strawberry inside,and a bag of oxo crisps,life could not be better,a bag of oxo crisps were long lasting,suck all the flavor off and nibble slowly.oh and the disappointment when you reached the last crisp in the bag,with all the flavors we have of crisps why has walkers not made oxo???
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Suki
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Yes, definitely real. I first had these crisps in junior school in the mid 60's when they started selling them in the tuck shop. Yum!!!
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