<p>British snack food manufacturer&nbsp;Walkers is facing quite a situation as a tax tribunal ruled that its mini poppadoms are not exempt from VAT and must be treated as crisps.&nbsp;The debate over the nature of these bite-sized snacks has unfolded, drawing parallels with past VAT battles involving Pringles and flapjacks.</p>

<p>A British judge has declared that the company must pay VAT on its mini poppadoms, considering them more akin to crisps.&nbsp;This ruling could leave Walkers facing a hefty multimillion-pound bill, as potato snacks&nbsp;have a 20 percent VAT.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The manufacturer had contended that its Sensations Poppadoms should be exempt from the sales tax, arguing that they were not made from potatoes. It said that it is meant as a snack for dipping.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the tax tribunal, led by judges Anne Fairpo and Sonia Gable, concluded that these "small, generally round, bite-sized objects" were crisps in everything but name.</p>

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<p>The tribunal's ruling hinged on the fact that 40 percent of the ingredients in the poppadoms were "potato-derived," including potato granules and potato starch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the judges, this potato content was "more than enough" to fall under the tax rule.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a humorous touch, the judges dismissed the idea of "nominative determinism" in snack foods.</p>

<p>“Nominative determinism is not a characteristic of snack foods: calling a snack food Hula Hoops does not mean that one could twirl that product around one’s midriff, nor is Monster Munch generally reserved as a food for monsters," judges Anne Fairpo and Sonia Gable said.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Similar to crisps in appearance, taste</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Unconvinced by Walkers' arguments, the judges asserted that Sensations Poppadoms were strikingly similar to potato crisps in appearance and texture.</p>

<p>“They are packaged and sold in a manner similar to potato crisps. Removing them from their packaging, we consider that their appearance and texture is similar to potato crisps.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Walkers has the right to appeal against the&nbsp;verdict.</p>

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British snack food manufacturer Walkers is facing quite a situation as a tax tribunal ruled that its mini poppadoms are not exempt from VAT and must be treated as crisps.

British snack food manufacturer Walkers is facing quite a situation as a tax tribunal ruled that its mini poppadoms are not exempt from VAT and must be treated as crisps. The debate over the nature of these bite-sized snacks has unfolded, drawing parallels with past VAT battles involving Pringles and flapjacks. A British judge has declared that the company must pay VAT on its mini poppadoms, considering them more akin to crisps. This ruling could leave Walkers facing a hefty multimillion-pound bill, as potato snacks have a 20 percent VAT. The manufacturer had contended that its Sensations Poppadoms should be exempt from the sales tax, arguing that they were not made from potatoes. It said that it is meant as a snack for dipping. However, the tax tribunal, led by judges Anne Fairpo and Sonia Gable, concluded that these "small, generally round, bite-sized objects" were crisps in everything but name. Also Read | German lawmakers made it EASIER to gain citizenship, dual nationality. Here's how The tribunal's ruling hinged on the fact that 40 percent of the ingredients in the poppadoms were "potato-derived," including potato granules and potato starch. According to the judges, this potato content was "more than enough" to fall under the tax rule. VIRAL VIDEO | Putin takes dip in icy waters. Here's why In a humorous touch, the judges dismissed the idea of "nominative determinism" in snack foods. “Nominative determinism is not a characteristic of snack foods: calling a snack food Hula Hoops does not mean that one could twirl that product around one’s midriff, nor is Monster Munch generally reserved as a food for monsters," judges Anne Fairpo and Sonia Gable said. Watch | US: Donald Trump mocks Nikki Haley’s first name × Similar to crisps in appearance, taste Unconvinced by Walkers' arguments, the judges asserted that Sensations Poppadoms were strikingly similar to potato crisps in appearance and texture. “They are packaged and sold in a manner similar to potato crisps. Removing them from their packaging, we consider that their appearance and texture is similar to potato crisps.” Walkers has the right to appeal against the verdict. (With inputs from agencies)

VAT-a-shocker: British court rules Walkers' Poppadoms are potato chips, to attract sales tax

<p>The Delhi High Court on Saturday quashed PepsiCo’s appeal against a 2021 order that saw the revocation of its patent for a special potato variety grown for Lay’s chips. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Authority of India had revoked the patent in 2021 citing Indian laws that bar an intellectual cover on seed varieties.</p>

<h2><strong>Dispute between Indian farmers and PepsiCo</strong></h2>

<p>The dispute over the seed variety, known as FC5, began in 2019. PepsiCo sued some Indian farmers for growing this variety of potatoes, known for having less moisture content, which bodes well for making chips.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, sensing the gravity of the situation involving farmers, the New York-based company decided to withdraw legal cases the same year and declared it will solve the issue amicably.</p>

<h2><strong>Farmers’ fight against PepsiCo</strong></h2>

<p>After PepsiCo sued Indian farmers, Kavitha Kuruganti, a farmers' rights activist, petitioned the PPVFR Authority for the revocation of intellectual protection granted to PepsiCo's FC5 potato variety. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority acted on Kavitha’s concerns by dismissing PepsiCo’s patent.</p>

<p>"The certificate of registration...is hereby revoked with immediate effect," KV&nbsp;Prabhu, the then-chairman of the PPVFR Authority, said in the order.</p>

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<p>PepsiCo later approached Delhi High Court against the revocation of the patent cover. The court in its July 5 order ruled in favour of the farmers and dismissed the company’s plea. "We are aware of the order ... and are in the process of reviewing the same," a PepsiCo India spokesperson said while reacting to the order.</p>

<p>Activist Kavitha Kuruganti also lauded Delhi High Court’s judgement and said, "It is good that the judgement of Justice Navin Chawla upheld the revocation order..."</p>

<h2><strong>How has PepsiCo responded?</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement to WION,&nbsp;PepsiCo India's&nbsp;spokesperson said, "We had filed an Appeal against the order of revocation of registration of our potato variety FL-2027. The Appeal was filed on several grounds and the Hon'ble Delhi High Court vide its order dated 5th July 2023 upheld the revocation primarily on procedural infirmities in the application and other supporting documents."&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, "The Court, however, held that exercising of rights by PepsiCo, granted vide registration of its potato variety under PPVFRA cannot be construed as against public interest and revocation of registration by PPVFR Authority on the ground of 'public interest' was erroneous. We are in the process of examining the order in detail to decide our options."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is potato’s FC5 variety?</strong></h2>

<p>The FC5 variety of potatoes has gained significant attention due to its association with PepsiCo, one of the world's leading food and beverage companies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PepsiCo has maintained that it developed the FC5 variety of potato, and registered the trait in 2016.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PepsiCo has been working closely with a group of farmers in India to cultivate the FC5 variety which is specifically developed to meet the company's requirements for making high-quality potato chips. The group of farmers sells its produce to PepsiCo at a fixed price.</p>

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The Delhi High Court on Saturday quashed PepsiCo’s appeal against a 2021 order that saw the revocation of its patent for a special potato variety grown for Lay’s chips.

The Delhi High Court on Saturday quashed PepsiCo’s appeal against a 2021 order that saw the revocation of its patent for a special potato variety grown for Lay’s chips. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Authority of India had revoked the patent in 2021 citing Indian laws that bar an intellectual cover on seed varieties. Dispute between Indian farmers and PepsiCo The dispute over the seed variety, known as FC5, began in 2019. PepsiCo sued some Indian farmers for growing this variety of potatoes, known for having less moisture content, which bodes well for making chips. However, sensing the gravity of the situation involving farmers, the New York-based company decided to withdraw legal cases the same year and declared it will solve the issue amicably. Farmers’ fight against PepsiCo After PepsiCo sued Indian farmers, Kavitha Kuruganti, a farmers' rights activist, petitioned the PPVFR Authority for the revocation of intellectual protection granted to PepsiCo's FC5 potato variety. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority acted on Kavitha’s concerns by dismissing PepsiCo’s patent. "The certificate of registration...is hereby revoked with immediate effect," KV Prabhu, the then-chairman of the PPVFR Authority, said in the order. Watch: Pepsico recalls over 25000 cases of Starbucks Chilled Coffee × PepsiCo later approached Delhi High Court against the revocation of the patent cover. The court in its July 5 order ruled in favour of the farmers and dismissed the company’s plea. "We are aware of the order ... and are in the process of reviewing the same," a PepsiCo India spokesperson said while reacting to the order. Activist Kavitha Kuruganti also lauded Delhi High Court’s judgement and said, "It is good that the judgement of Justice Navin Chawla upheld the revocation order..." How has PepsiCo responded? In a statement to WION, PepsiCo India's spokesperson said, "We had filed an Appeal against the order of revocation of registration of our potato variety FL-2027. The Appeal was filed on several grounds and the Hon'ble Delhi High Court vide its order dated 5th July 2023 upheld the revocation primarily on procedural infirmities in the application and other supporting documents." It added, "The Court, however, held that exercising of rights by PepsiCo, granted vide registration of its potato variety under PPVFRA cannot be construed as against public interest and revocation of registration by PPVFR Authority on the ground of 'public interest' was erroneous. We are in the process of examining the order in detail to decide our options." What is potato’s FC5 variety? The FC5 variety of potatoes has gained significant attention due to its association with PepsiCo, one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. PepsiCo has maintained that it developed the FC5 variety of potato, and registered the trait in 2016. Also read: Popular artificial sweetener Aspartame used in Diet Coke causes cancer, WHO to declare soon PepsiCo has been working closely with a group of farmers in India to cultivate the FC5 variety which is specifically developed to meet the company's requirements for making high-quality potato chips. The group of farmers sells its produce to PepsiCo at a fixed price. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Big win for Indian farmers: Court rejects PepsiCo’s appeal for patent on potato seeds used for Lay’s chips

<p>in a major win for Indian farmers, the Delhi High Court recently upheld a 2021 order revoking PepsiCo India’s supposed patent for a special potato variety grown for its Lay’s chips. The judgement by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA) was upheld by the court last week, while also quashing intellectual property protection granted to PepsiCo.&nbsp;<br />
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<h2><strong>What has happened so far?</strong></h2>

<p>The legal battle between PepsiCo India and farmers’ rights activist Kavitha Kuruganti began back in 2019 when the former sued a group of farmers for cultivating the FL 2027 potato variety, commonly known as FC5, over alleged infringement of its intellectual property rights (IPR).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the company had initially also sought $121,050 each for alleged patent infringement.</p>

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<p>However, in 2019, the farmers’ rights activist wrote a letter to PPVFRA and accused the company of hiring a private intelligence firm that posed as potential buyers and toured fields of certain potato farmers in the Indian state of Gujarat between January and February.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PepsiCo India asserted that upon testing they found that the independent farmers in the state who were not under its contract were growing the FL 2027 variety of potato. Kuruganti’s letter said that the company filed individual petitions in the Ahmedabad civil court to stop the farmers from growing that type of potato.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following criticism from lawmakers and farmers, the New York-based company decided to withdraw legal cases the same year, and declared it will solve the issue <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pepsico-proposes-settlement-to-gujarat-potato-farmers-sued-by-it-213790">amicably</a>.</p>

<p>But the fight did not end there, as Kuruganti filed a petition with the PPVFR Authority for revocation of IPR granted to PepsiCo’s FC5 potato variety, arguing that the Indian law does not allow patents on seeds.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What makes this type of potato so special?</strong></h2>

<p>The FL 2027 was developed in 1996 by a US-based plant breeder who was working with the PepsiCo division, Frito-Lay Agricultural Research. Since then the company has been manufacturing and selling the widely known Lay’s potato chips.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Typically, potatoes have more moisture and are also high in sugar. The excess moisture contributes to additional dehydration and energy costs during the processing and manufacturing phase of the chips while the high sugar content in normal potatoes makes them black while frying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Therefore, the FL 2027, a type of potato with a moisture content at five per cent lower than other potato variations which contain at least 85 per cent moisture makes it ideal for making snacks like chips.</p>

<h2><strong>FL 2027 potato variety in India</strong></h2>

<p>PepsiCo&nbsp;set up its first potato chips plant in India in 1989. The production of Lay’s took a hit in 2008, prompting the company to develop and register a variety of potatoes in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2009, FL 2027 was put to commercial use and PepsiCo India gave select farmers in the Indian state of Punjab permission and seeds to grow the FC5. As of last year, the US-based snacks and beverages giant reportedly works with thousands of farmers in nearly 10 Indian states via contract cultivation and at a fixed price.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In India, the potato was one of the 172 crop species that are eligible to be registered for IPR protection under the PPVFR Act. As of last year, there are over 40 recognised potato varieties, out of which 17 were registered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Others have been registered by commercial businesses such as PepsiCo India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>PepsiCo India’s claim over the potato seed</strong></h2>

<p>PepsiCo India was granted a certificate of registration for FL 2027 as an “extant variety” in February 2016 for the next six years. During the validity of the certificate, which could be extended for up to 15 years, the breeder has sole authority over that variety.</p>

<p>This means no one could commercially produce, sell, market, distribute, import or export it without the company’s authorisation.</p>

<p>This became a point of contention for Kuruganti, who said that India does not allow a patent on seed varieties. In line with this view, PPVFRA, who had granted registration to PepsiCo, revoked it by the end of 2021.</p>

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The revocation followed a letter issued by the PPVFRA in February 2022 which said that it is rejecting PepsiCo India’s application for renewal of its registration of the FL 2027.</p>

<p>The matter was taken up to the Delhi High Court in May 2022, when the company filed an appeal against both the refusal to renew as well as the revocation of the certificate.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi HC upholds decision</strong></h2>

<p>In the court order dated July 5, Delhi HC judge Navin Chawla upheld the decision of the PPVFRA and dismissed claims of public interest violation by PepsiCo. The decision was based on a technicality which dates back to the application based on which the company obtained its certificate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a bid to obtain registration of FL 2027 as a “new variety”, PepsiCo in its application back in 2012 wrote the date of the potato variety’s commercialisation in India as December 17, 2009.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A “new variety” requires to conform with the criterion of originality. The propagated or harvested material should not have been sold in India sooner than one year before the date of filing the application, as per an Indian Express report.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Since FL 2027 could not satisfy the requirement for novelty, it was granted a registration as an “extant variety” which compiles with distinctiveness, uniformity and stability, but not originality. While the date of commercialisation in the application by PepsiCo was 2009, by then it had already been commercialised in Chile, in 2002, said the Indian media report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Therefore, the certification of the FL 2027 was obtained based on incorrect information by the applicant, the court noted. As per Indian laws, any protection granted for a plant variety is subject to complete disclosure from the applicant about their invention or development.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In this case, PepsiCo failed on two accounts – for applying to register FL 2027 under the category of “new variety” and giving the incorrect date for its first commercialisation.</p>

<h2><strong>How has PepsiCo responded?</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement to WION, PepsiCo India’s spokesperson said, “The appeal was filed on several grounds and the Hon’ble Delhi High Court vide its order dated 5th July 2023 upheld the revocation primarily on procedural infirmities in the application and other supporting documents.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, “The Court, however, held that exercising of rights by PepsiCo, granted vide registration of its potato variety under PPVFRA, cannot be construed as against public interest and revocation of registration by PPVFR Authority on ground of ‘public interest’ was erroneous. We are in the process of examining the order in detail to decide our options.”</p>

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in a major win for Indian farmers, the Delhi High Court recently upheld a 2021 order revoking PepsiCo India’s supposed patent for a special potato variety grown for its Lay’s chips.

in a major win for Indian farmers, the Delhi High Court recently upheld a 2021 order revoking PepsiCo India’s supposed patent for a special potato variety grown for its Lay’s chips. The judgement by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA) was upheld by the court last week, while also quashing intellectual property protection granted to PepsiCo. What has happened so far? The legal battle between PepsiCo India and farmers’ rights activist Kavitha Kuruganti began back in 2019 when the former sued a group of farmers for cultivating the FL 2027 potato variety, commonly known as FC5, over alleged infringement of its intellectual property rights (IPR). Notably, the company had initially also sought $121,050 each for alleged patent infringement. ALSO READ | Big win for Indian farmers, court rejects PepsiCo’s appeal for patent on potato seeds used for Lay’s chips However, in 2019, the farmers’ rights activist wrote a letter to PPVFRA and accused the company of hiring a private intelligence firm that posed as potential buyers and toured fields of certain potato farmers in the Indian state of Gujarat between January and February. PepsiCo India asserted that upon testing they found that the independent farmers in the state who were not under its contract were growing the FL 2027 variety of potato. Kuruganti’s letter said that the company filed individual petitions in the Ahmedabad civil court to stop the farmers from growing that type of potato. Following criticism from lawmakers and farmers, the New York-based company decided to withdraw legal cases the same year, and declared it will solve the issue amicably. But the fight did not end there, as Kuruganti filed a petition with the PPVFR Authority for revocation of IPR granted to PepsiCo’s FC5 potato variety, arguing that the Indian law does not allow patents on seeds. What makes this type of potato so special? The FL 2027 was developed in 1996 by a US-based plant breeder who was working with the PepsiCo division, Frito-Lay Agricultural Research. Since then the company has been manufacturing and selling the widely known Lay’s potato chips. ALSO WATCH | After PepsiCo's lost appeal for a patent on potato seeds, Indian farmers secure victory Typically, potatoes have more moisture and are also high in sugar. The excess moisture contributes to additional dehydration and energy costs during the processing and manufacturing phase of the chips while the high sugar content in normal potatoes makes them black while frying. Therefore, the FL 2027, a type of potato with a moisture content at five per cent lower than other potato variations which contain at least 85 per cent moisture makes it ideal for making snacks like chips. FL 2027 potato variety in India PepsiCo set up its first potato chips plant in India in 1989. The production of Lay’s took a hit in 2008, prompting the company to develop and register a variety of potatoes in India. In 2009, FL 2027 was put to commercial use and PepsiCo India gave select farmers in the Indian state of Punjab permission and seeds to grow the FC5. As of last year, the US-based snacks and beverages giant reportedly works with thousands of farmers in nearly 10 Indian states via contract cultivation and at a fixed price. ALSO READ | Major win for farmers as India revokes patent for PepsiCo's Lay's potatoes In India, the potato was one of the 172 crop species that are eligible to be registered for IPR protection under the PPVFR Act. As of last year, there are over 40 recognised potato varieties, out of which 17 were registered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Others have been registered by commercial businesses such as PepsiCo India. PepsiCo India’s claim over the potato seed PepsiCo India was granted a certificate of registration for FL 2027 as an “extant variety” in February 2016 for the next six years. During the validity of the certificate, which could be extended for up to 15 years, the breeder has sole authority over that variety. This means no one could commercially produce, sell, market, distribute, import or export it without the company’s authorisation. This became a point of contention for Kuruganti, who said that India does not allow a patent on seed varieties. In line with this view, PPVFRA, who had granted registration to PepsiCo, revoked it by the end of 2021. ALSO READ | PepsiCo to withdraw case against Gujarat potato farmers The revocation followed a letter issued by the PPVFRA in February 2022 which said that it is rejecting PepsiCo India’s application for renewal of its registration of the FL 2027. The matter was taken up to the Delhi High Court in May 2022, when the company filed an appeal against both the refusal to renew as well as the revocation of the certificate. Delhi HC upholds decision In the court order dated July 5, Delhi HC judge Navin Chawla upheld the decision of the PPVFRA and dismissed claims of public interest violation by PepsiCo. The decision was based on a technicality which dates back to the application based on which the company obtained its certificate. In a bid to obtain registration of FL 2027 as a “new variety”, PepsiCo in its application back in 2012 wrote the date of the potato variety’s commercialisation in India as December 17, 2009. A “new variety” requires to conform with the criterion of originality. The propagated or harvested material should not have been sold in India sooner than one year before the date of filing the application, as per an Indian Express report. ALSO WATCH | Court rejects Pepsico's appeal for patent on potato seeds Since FL 2027 could not satisfy the requirement for novelty, it was granted a registration as an “extant variety” which compiles with distinctiveness, uniformity and stability, but not originality. While the date of commercialisation in the application by PepsiCo was 2009, by then it had already been commercialised in Chile, in 2002, said the Indian media report. Therefore, the certification of the FL 2027 was obtained based on incorrect information by the applicant, the court noted. As per Indian laws, any protection granted for a plant variety is subject to complete disclosure from the applicant about their invention or development. In this case, PepsiCo failed on two accounts – for applying to register FL 2027 under the category of “new variety” and giving the incorrect date for its first commercialisation. How has PepsiCo responded? In a statement to WION, PepsiCo India’s spokesperson said, “The appeal was filed on several grounds and the Hon’ble Delhi High Court vide its order dated 5th July 2023 upheld the revocation primarily on procedural infirmities in the application and other supporting documents.” It added, “The Court, however, held that exercising of rights by PepsiCo, granted vide registration of its potato variety under PPVFRA, cannot be construed as against public interest and revocation of registration by PPVFR Authority on ground of ‘public interest’ was erroneous. We are in the process of examining the order in detail to decide our options.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. 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<p>There is no shortage of bizarre news on the internet and almost every week, one comes across an oddly shaped food item being sold for eyewatering prices. The latest to join this long line of oddly shaped, extremely expensive food item is a single Sour Cream and Onion Pringle potato chip.</p>

<p>Finding a weirdly shaped chip is not quite rare considering the amount of chips being consumed around the world on a daily basis but a seller in the United Kingdom has demanded £2,000 for that particular Pringle potato chip on eBay as he believes that the shape is "extremely rare".</p>

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<p>According to a report on The Mirror, the seller from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire described the chip as "brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item” on the site and the picture showed that the top edges folded perfectly to line up with the rest of the chip to create an interesting shape.</p>

<p>While there were not many bids on the product, the seller has also included finance options for buying the snack. As a result, any potential buyer can pay £95 every month for two years – taking the price of the chip to a massive £2,280.</p>

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<p>For reference, a packet of Pringles chips is available for around £1.65 in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>Incidentally, there is another seller who is offering is offering two Sour Cream and Onion snacks for £50 while one in Manchester have decided to ask for £65 for a Honey Glazed Ham flavour Pringle which was described as “Folded back Pringle with a slight crack in it but holding together strongly”.</p>


There is no shortage of bizarre news on the internet and almost every week, one comes across an oddly shaped food item being sold for eyewatering prices. The latest to join this long line of oddly shaped, extremely expensive food item is a single Sour Cream and Onion Pringle potato chip.

There is no shortage of bizarre news on the internet and almost every week, one comes across an oddly shaped food item being sold for eyewatering prices. The latest to join this long line of oddly shaped, extremely expensive food item is a single Sour Cream and Onion Pringle potato chip. Finding a weirdly shaped chip is not quite rare considering the amount of chips being consumed around the world on a daily basis but a seller in the United Kingdom has demanded £2,000 for that particular Pringle potato chip on eBay as he believes that the shape is "extremely rare". Also read | Ukraine pushing back Russians from Kharkiv: Zelensky According to a report on The Mirror, the seller from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire described the chip as "brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item” on the site and the picture showed that the top edges folded perfectly to line up with the rest of the chip to create an interesting shape. While there were not many bids on the product, the seller has also included finance options for buying the snack. As a result, any potential buyer can pay £95 every month for two years – taking the price of the chip to a massive £2,280. Also read | Thailand plans to distribute 1 million cannabis trees to people to promote it as 'household crop' For reference, a packet of Pringles chips is available for around £1.65 in the United Kingdom. Incidentally, there is another seller who is offering is offering two Sour Cream and Onion snacks for £50 while one in Manchester have decided to ask for £65 for a Honey Glazed Ham flavour Pringle which was described as “Folded back Pringle with a slight crack in it but holding together strongly”.

'One of a kind': UK man sells single 'extremely rare' potato chip for £2,000

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