"For us it's more than just being ranked number 1. It is all the hard work and effort and the legacy behind this brand." Inspired by vendors who sold plantain chips on the streets of Havana, Cuba, Segundo and Peggy Argudo founded Chifles in Tampa in 1963. 14 нояб. 2019 г.
Where did Chifles originate?
Chifles (pronounced CHIEF-les) was established in Tampa, Florida in 1963. The founding family was inspired by vendors who sold plantain chips on the streets of Havana, Cuba. At the time, not many people were looking for gluten-free, vegan snacks but it was no secret that plantain chips were delicious.
Who owns Chifles?
Chifles CEO and president Peggy Argudo and plant manager Herb White, who has been with the company for 36 of its 50 years, at the Plantain Products Co. office in Tampa. The story of Tampa's Chifles Plantain Chips began as a romance that would have made the perfect screenplay for an old black and white movie.
Who invented plantain chips?
Called Chifles, (pronounced chief-les, according to the small print on the bag) plantain chips and a companion product, cassava or yucca chips, are the brainchildren of the Argudo family in Tampa. Segundo and Margaret Argudo pioneered their alternative chip business 23 years ago.
What are Chifles?
Chifles are thin slices of plantain that are deep-fried and sprinkled with salt. They are a popular snack in Peru and Ecuador, where vendors offer bags of them to the passing cars. They are savory, more like potato chips than banana chips.
