Chifles Chips

Chifles is a South Florida-based snack food manufacturer specializing in plantain chips and related Latin-inspired snack products. Founded in 1963 in Tampa, Florida, the company drew its inspiration from the vibrant street food culture of Havana, Cuba, and has grown over six decades into one of the leading plantain chip brands in the United States. The business has remained family-owned throughout its history, with Tony Sr. distributing Chifles products across South Florida for over forty years before acquiring the brand alongside Tony Jr. with a mission to expand distribution nationally. Despite setbacks — including a warehouse fire that forced a relocation to Miami — the company persevered and continued to build on its founding legacy of crafting quality plantain chips.

Chifles produces a variety of plantain chip products targeting health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives to traditional potato chips and heavily processed snacks. Its core product line includes Original Plantain Chips, Maduritos Sweet Plantain Chips, and Sweet & Salty Plantain Chips, available in multiple pack formats ranging from single-serve 0.65 oz snack packs to larger 22 oz tubs. This range of SKU formats positions the brand well across retail, club, and convenience channels.

The company emphasizes clean, wholesome ingredients and positions its products as better-for-you snacking options. Chifles plantain chips are vegan, gluten-free, contain 0g trans fats, and carry no added sugar. The production facility maintains an allergen-controlled environment, with no wheat products, tree nuts, or peanuts processed on-site. Products are OU Certified Kosher, adding an important certification layer that broadens retail eligibility and consumer appeal.

Chifles products are distributed across multiple U.S. states and carried in a number of supermarket chains, reflecting broad retail penetration. The brand has also achieved notable foodservice visibility, including a partnership with JetBlue as an onboard snack offering. The company markets itself as an artisan snack brand rooted in Latin heritage, appealing to both mainstream consumers and the growing U.S. Hispanic market. With over 60 years of operational history, Chifles represents a well-established CPG brand with strong regional roots and a demonstrated ability to scale distribution nationally.