Herr's Announces 2025 'Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off' Winner

Long Hots & Sharp Provolone Potato Chip Becomes Everyday Flavor After Record-Breaking Vote

NOTTINGHAM, Pa., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Herr Foods Inc. is thrilled to announce that Long Hots & Sharp Provolone has won the fiercely competitive 2025 Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off contest. This marks the first time the winning flavor will join Herr's everyday product lineup—an opportunity earned after emerging victorious in a matchup of past champions.

The Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off competition has become a beloved annual event, celebrating local flavor creativity and the spirit of Philadelphia. This year's lineup paid tribute to the city's culinary heritage, featuring three standout flavors:

• Long Hots & Sharp Provolone
  Inspired by a local Philadelphian, this potato chip brings the heat with bold roasted pepper flavor, sharp provolone undertones, and a gradually building mild spice.
  
  
• Tomato Pie
  Paying homage to Corropolese Bakery's signature dish, this potato chip features sweet tomato sauce and Romano cheese layered over Herr's signature hearty crunch.
  
  
• Special Hot Stromboli
  Modeled after Romano's Special Hot Stromboli, this potato chip delivers a savory blend of cheese and spices with just the right amount of heat—capturing the essence of a Philly favorite.

In a clear victory, Long Hots & Sharp Provolone outpaced Tomato Pie and Special Hot Stromboli in votes and sales units, earning its everyday place on store shelves.

This year's competition saw an incredible 199,008 votes—an astounding 654% increase in participation, making it the most engaging contest yet.

"We're always looking for ways to celebrate the incredible flavors of our region, and Long Hots & Sharp Provolone Potato Chips truly captures the bold, unique spirit of Philadelphia," said Ed Herr, Executive Chair of Herr Foods Inc. "The outpouring of support from our fans this year was unparalleled, and we're proud to make this winning flavor part of our everyday lineup."

Fans can now enjoy Long Hots & Sharp Provolone year-round—perfect for satisfying cravings with its signature combination of roasted pepper heat and sharp provolone flavor. Herr's Long Hots & Sharp Provolone Potato Chips will hit shelves starting in January 2026.

For more information about Herr's and their variety of flavors, visit herrs.com or follow Herr's on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Herr's
Made from the finest ingredients available and always bursting with flavor, Herr's snacks have been giving people something to smile about since 1946, when Jim Herr started his own snack company. Based in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, where visitors are welcomed to its Visitor Center and Snack Factory, Herr's produces more than 300 snack products in nine product categories and continues to be family-owned and operated. herrs.com

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