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【Battle of the Potato Chips】 Calbee vs. Koikeya! The Differences and Charms of Japan’s Two Leading Potato Chip Makers!?

The two major potato chip makers dominating Japan’s potato chip industry! What exactly are the differences between these two companies? Saori is here to check them out from her perspective!

Hello everyone. Indeed, Calbee and Koikeya are the two most famous companies in Japan’s potato chip industry. If you randomly pick up some potato chips, they’re probably from one of these two companies. This is Boss from Japanese Snacks Republic.

First, definitely check out the super tasty potato chip lineups from these two companies!

Calbee

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/tag_page.html?tags=33%2C89&ref=blog

Koikeya

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/tag_page.html?tags=37%2C89&ref=blog

So then~! Let me tell you about the characteristics of these two companies, purely from my own perspective!

● Calbee’s defining characteristic is 'Classic'! They are known for releasing new products in a short span that are undoubtedly delicious and widely popular!

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/tag_page.html?tags=33%2C89&ref=blog

We could have compared the same flavors of potato chips, but I think it’s easier and more helpful to convey the brand image to everyone. Calbee’s characteristic is definitely 'Classic'!! They don’t often release adventurous or overly unusual flavors, but instead, they offer a taste that makes you say, 'Yes, this is exactly what I wanted!' This satisfaction and reliability in taste is Calbee’s charm! They frequently release new potato chips, so it’s a brand that signals the changing seasons~!

For example! Here are some representative Calbee potato chips!

Calbee Pizza Potato Chips

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/product_page_10532.html?ref=blog

Calbee Potato Chips - Norishio

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/product_page_22212.html?ref=blog

Calbee Potato Chips “Natsu Potato” - Tsushima Hamami-Salt flavor

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/product_page_26600.html?ref=blog

Konbini Limited Calbee Potato Chips KFC Original Chicken flavor

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/product_page_26975.html?ref=blog

● Koikeya is characterized by a 'Luxury Focus'! Even though they also make potato chips, Koikeya is dedicated to flavors and quality that you can’t find anywhere else, often releasing entirely new products that no one else has!

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/tag_page.html?tags=37%2C89&ref=blog

On the other hand, Koikeya is all about 'Luxury Focus'! They don’t release many ordinary potato chips, but instead, they strive for something sharp, or endlessly pursue luxury...... Koikeya often releases special potato chips that you can only find under their brand! Compared to the two companies, Koikeya’s release pace is slightly, just a little bit slower, but still fast enough! If you’re wondering about that delicious potato chip you had before...... maybe it was from Koikeya~!?

For example! Here are some representative Koikeya potato chips!

Koikeya Potato Chips Karamucho - Hot Chili

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/product_page_130.html?ref=blog

Koikeya Pride Potato Chips - Black Pepper

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/product_page_26178.html?ref=blog

Koikeya Pure Potato Large Size - Salt

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/product_page_25510.html?ref=blog

Koikeya Potato Chips - Garlic

https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/product_page_18507.html?ref=blog

However, what both companies have in common is that they never compromise, always pursuing the potential for delicious potato chips! Which potato chips do you prefer? Be sure to compare the same flavors or find your own favorite potato chips!