Filipinos love to eat. This appetite has turned classic Pinoy treats into go-to snacks to satisfy cravings and food habits. For some, these goodies not only satisfied their tastebuds, but have become part of life’s unforgettable moments.
The classic treats you’ve grown to love might just be some of Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) variety of food and drinks. Get to know more about these delightful goodies with these interesting facts!
Chiz Curls
Did you know that your fave childhood
snack, Chiz Curls, is URC’s first branded snack product? And the kiddie
characters in the packaging? They have names: Carl and Curlette! So, the next
time you grab a bag of Chiz Curls, remember to say hi to them!
Chiz Curls is URC’s first branded snack product
Chippy
Since the 60s, the crowd-favorite Chippy has
been part of barkada trips, recess moments, and weekends at home watching morning
cartoons and anime. Good thing it’s always been such an affordable and yummy
snack! Speaking of which, Jack 'n Jill named the snack Chippy because it was
sold at a friendly price during its launch back then.
Cream-O
Remember the hexagonal box filled with
Cream-O you get after finishing all chores or doing great in school? Those were
good times, indeed. History tells that the first Cream-O product URC released
are the chocolate-coated cookie sandwiches packed in those iconic hexagonal
boxes. These are now called Cream-O Premium, a limited-edition Cream-O variant.
You can grab this, and many other cookie variants of Cream-O, in select stores
nationwide.
Great Taste Coffee
Great Taste Coffee has always been one of
the Filipinos' go-to coffee brands. This popular coffee brand has many firsts
in the Philippine coffee market, pioneering the 3-in-1 coffee mixes and Twin
Packs. It is also the first to launch White coffee, a creamier coffee mix
formulated to cater to the taste buds of coffee drinkers.
Blend 45
Speaking of coffee, did you know that Blend
45 was the largest-selling coffee brand in the market when it was launched in
the 60s? For years, Blend 45 had the monicker “Pinoy Coffee”! So, why not make
a mug and enjoy reminiscing the good old times with Blend 45?
C2
Since its launch in
2006, the C2 brand has long been a well-loved ready-to-drink tea of Filipinos.
But did you know that apart from the Philippines, there are also lots of C2
fans across Southeast Asia? It’s also quite popular in Vietnam! So, when
traveling is allowed again and you get the chance to visit the country, make
sure to grab a bottle of some of their unique C2 flavors while you enjoy the
sights of your trip!
Maxx
Are you busy with school or work? You can
brighten up your day with enjoyable treats like Maxx Candy. It is one of URC’s
first candy brands launched in 1993. And the late actor, Max Alvarado, was one
of the first endorsers of Maxx.
Nips
Filipinos are known to have a sweet tooth
with a particular liking to chocolate. One of the go-to
sweets of Pinoys is Nips. First launched in the 1960s,
Nips is URC’s first branded chocolate. The name came from the reversed word spin, which is the
first step in the manufacturing process of these candy-coated chocolate
lentils.
Nova
Jack ‘n Jill’s Nova,
the first locally manufactured multigrain snack in the Philippines, has made a
name for itself amongst the healthy snacks available in the market. Each chip
is made from 4 fiber-rich grains making it a delicious guilt-free snack so you
can have as much as you want!
Satisfy your cravings for these classic
Pinoy snacks the next time you visit the supermarket near you. For a more
convenient shopping experience, you can also order these online.
For 65 years, snack and beverage maker URC has been delighting Filipino consumers with good food choices. As an innovator, the company intends to always offer something fresh and delightful for everyone.
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