Herr's 'Flavored By Philly' Chip Contest Now Taking Flavor Submissions

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania snack company Herr Foods Inc. is once again asking Philadelphians to submit flavors that embody the city's food scene.

The third annual Flavored by Philly contest is now underway, and Philadelphians now through Nov. 14 can suggest flavors in the new contest.

Flavored by Philly puts the focus on the local small businesses that infuse Philadelphia with its distinctive culinary character.

Chip lovers can submit their most compelling chip flavor ideas, inspired by Philadelphia area small food businesses, for a chance to win a grand prize of $5,000 and a year's supply of Herr's chips.

The nominated small business behind the winning flavor will receive a $10,000 prize, too.

While small business owners are welcome to nominate their flavor ideas, they'll be eligible for the $10,000 prize only if their flavor concept takes the top spot.

Once the flavor contest entry period concludes, a panel of judges will review the submissions.

From there, they'll select three small business flavor finalists for the people of Philadelphia to enjoy in early summer 2024.

Fans will then have the chance to sample all three flavors and cast their votes to crown the winning chip flavor inspired by a Philadelphia small business food company or local restaurant.

The second year of the contest saw finalists Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli’s Tomato Pie (Norristown), John’s Roast Pork's Roast Pork Sandwich, and Mike’s BBQ's Korean BBQ Wings.

Corropolese won the contest and the prize money.

David Gilmartin who submitted the nomination also got $5,000.

"From our humble beginnings as a small family business in 1946 to becoming a top chip brand in Philadelphia, Herr's has always been deeply rooted in this community," said the chairman and CEO of Herr's, Ed Herr, said. "As we launch the third Flavored by Philly contest, we are proud to support and honor the local small food businesses that began the way our family's company began. Of course, we are also excited to bring three small business flavors to life this summer so the people of Philadelphia can continue to enjoy tasty snacks, made just for them, after a hard day’s work."

Go online here to nominate a chip flavor inspired by a Philadelphia area small business food company or local restaurant.