Potato Chip Flavor Challenges

Lay's Do Us a Flavor Contest Asks for New Potato Chip Flavors

Lay's brings back the iconic Do Us a Flavor contest which invites fans to dream of the next big potato chip flavor and the chance to win the grand prize of $1 million. The contest allows participants to leave their statement in the industry and it will take place from ow until February 21, 2025.

Participants can submit up to 10 flavor ideas at a daily rate and all of the entries must include the flavor, the inspiration behind it, and all of the key ingredients that would make up of the flavor. Once the submissions are closed early next year, culinary experts at the company will choose three final flavors that will be developed and hit the shelves in April 2025.

Image Credit: Frito-Lay

Crowdsourced Product Innovation
Engagement-focused campaigns leverage consumer creativity to generate innovative product ideas.
Flavor Personalization
Brands seek to meet individual preferences by allowing consumers to co-create unique, personalized flavors.
User-driven Marketing
Companies are increasingly involving consumers in the product development process, turning them into brand advocates.

Sectors Adopting This

Snack Food Industry
The snack food sector finds new growth opportunities through consumer-driven flavor innovation.
Culinary Arts
The culinary industry benefits from the fusion of diverse taste palettes through crowdsourced recipes.
Marketing and Advertising
The sphere of marketing experiences a shift as campaigns increasingly focus on direct consumer involvement and engagement.
SCORE
3.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 23%
Activity 36%
Freshness 36%

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