A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Beef Pie Country: China When Seen: Unreported In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Savory meat pie, Beckham’s face on a tall can, Salty, umami. Origin Story: Lay’s China has reached a level of marketing where they no longer just sell a …
Flavor: Wotsits Smokin’ Cheese Country: United Kingdom When Seen: July 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Gold spheres of fire,Smoky cheese in every bite,Football’s salty kick. Origin Story: Walkers decided that the standard Wotsit puff was too traditional for the World Cup …
Flavor: English Bangers and Mash Country: United Kingdom When Seen: July 2026 In a Bite: Potatoes that taste as though they’ve been soaking in leftover hot dog water In a Haiku:Sausage and mash pot,Salty crunch of British pub,Odd scent in the air. Origin Story: Bangers and Mash is a classic British pub favorite, traditionally pairing …
Flavor: Portuguese Chorizo & Onion Country: United Kingdom When Seen: July 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Smoky pork and gold,Salty tears for a lost dream,Trophy slips away. Origin Story: The Flavor Department has leaned into the spirit of competition for this …
Flavor: Barbecue Ribs Country: France When Seen: June 2026 In a Bite: Sweet and smokey In a Haiku:Sweet, savory ribsOlé, Olé, Olé chantsbeckon it to you. Origin Story: Many Lay’s Flavor Department teams have already caught the World Cup fever with FIFA 2026 inspired releases, and France is no different in that regard. What better …
Flavor: English-Style Fish & Chips Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Ocean’s salty breezeEnglish tea time in BangkokGolden fried delight Origin Story: The Thai Lay’s Flavor Department decided that the Chinese Lay’s “Fish & Chips” simply wasn’t …
Flavor: Brazilian-Style Spicy Salsa Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Salsa’s bold embraceBrazil’s heat in Thai sunshineSamba on a chip Origin Story: There is a recurring theme across the globe where the Lay’s Flavor Departments view Brazilian …
Flavor: French Onion Soup Country: USA When Seen: May 2026 In a Bite: Salty with hints of charred onions In a Haiku:Rich broth, melted cheeseSalty warmth in every biteFrance meets USA Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department decided to pay homage to the legendary soupe à l’oignon as a nod to the French team during …
Flavor: Brazilian-Style Garlic Sauce Country: USA When Seen: May 2026 In a Bite: Buttery, zesty, with a lingering blast of garlic In a Haiku: Trophy held on high, Garlic scent fills up the air, Bold goals, bolder taste. Origin Story: As the world prepares for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the Lay’s Flavor Department decided …
Flavor: Argentinian-Style Steak with Chimichurri Country: USA When Seen: May 2026 In a Bite: Herby with the faintest of beefy notes In a Haiku: Herbs dance on the tongue, Savory steak in each bite, Summer’s bold flavor. Origin Story: To celebrate the FIFA 2026 World Cup returning to North America, the Lay’s Flavor Department looked …
