Maarud

Our history

Maarud was Norway’s first snack producer. The production of potato chips at Maarud Gaard began nearly 90 years ago in 1936. One of the sons on the family farm, Thomas Stang, had come across a type of potato he had never seen before during a trip to America sometime in the 1920s. Potato chips!

Production increased tenfold in a short time

When the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation NRK entered Norwegian homes with their TV emissions in the 1960s, Maarud’s potato chips adventure really took off. More and more families would gather around the telly to enjoy a good time together, and of course, they needed some potato chips. In just six years, production increased tenfold. Potato chips became a luxury people could afford. 
 
The 1960s also saw the first new products other than potato chips – Popcorn in 1916 and Bacongull in 1969. 

Milestones

1936

Production av Maarud Potetgull begins


1960

The TV arrives in Norway and potato chips sales skyrocket


1961

Launch of the first new product after potato chips – Popcorn


1969

Launch of Maarud Bacongull


1975

Launch of Maarud Skruer


1992

Launch of Maarud Tortilla


1993

Launch of Maarud Superchips