Lay’s, India’s favourite potato chip brand, unveiled a TVC film on its newest offering: premium, slow-cooked kettle chips Lays Gourmet. The film highlights how LAY’S Gourmet, is not just a regular chip, but a truly crafted experience that needs to be savoured.
The film directed by Vinil Mathew opens with a young tourist admiring a heritage European Palace.
As he opens a packet of Lay’s Gourmet Thai Sweet Chilli flavour, his snacking is abruptly stop when two guards confiscate his packet of chips.
They immediately escort him in a regal chariot into a palace, and a modiste suits him up for what comes next a formal entry into a Queen’s dining room.
The tourist is, awestruck as he is greeted by a Queen.
At the royal dining table, the staff opens a cloche dish which has the same packet of Lay’s Gourmet. The film ends with her commenting,
“This is not just chips, it’s Lay’s Gourmet”, as they begin snacking on the chips in courtly splendor.
With a quick flourish, the TVC covers how Lay’s Gourmet a thickly sliced potato chips are slow cook to a perfect golden curl and exquisitely craft with the choicest of flavours, Lime & Cracked Pepper, Thai Sweet Chilli and Vintage Cheese & Paprika.
With their Gourmet persona, every crunchy bite of this delicate chip promises rich flavours and aromas that charms every moment with finesse.
Shailja Joshi, Director-Marketing, Potato Chips Category, PepsiCo India said :
“As leaders in the potato chips category, we have always endeavored to make occasions special for our consumers with our distinct offerings. With our latest TVC campaign, we have given consumers a peek into the craftsmanship behind the gourmet persona of the slow-cooked kettle chips and how they offer a flavourful snacking experience that elevates one from ordinary to extraordinary. We’ve received immense love for the product so far, and we hope that the film will further prompt fans to enjoy the finer things in life with Lay’s Gourmet.”
Ritu Nakra, Senior Vice President, Wunderman Thompson, Said :
“The new Lay’s Gourmet isn’t just cooked, it’s crafted. The story of this special chip demanded a grand moment of consumption. Lay’s Gourmet elevates the moment and gives you a chance to experience the specialness of this chip. Experience your upgrade moment as you savour the Lay’s Gourmet chip while enjoying the new brand film. Bon appetite.”
Price at INR 30 (55g) and INR 50 (80g), Lay’s Gourmet chips are available at leading retail stores and e-commerce platforms.
The campaign will be brought to life by a robust 360-degree surround that will include social media and influencer engagements.
About Lay’s:
Launch in 1995 in India, Lay’s is one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo India and has always known for bringing in flavours of the world along with Indian flavours that our consumers love.
Lay’s has a wide range of offerings under its umbrella, with unique and indulgent flavours that cater to both local and international tastes.
It is available in six flavours.
About PepsiCo India
PepsiCo entered India in 1989 and has grown to become one of the largest food and beverage businesses in India.
PepsiCo India’s diverse portfolio includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Lay’s, Kurkure, Tropicana 100%, Gatorade and Quaker.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose.
“Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.
We believe that continuously improving the products we sell, operating responsibly to protect our planet and empowering people around the world is what enables PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and our shareholders.
In 2009, PepsiCo India achieved a significant milestone, by becoming the first business to achieve ‘Positive Water Balance’ in the beverage world, a fact verified by Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu India Pvt. Ltd.
The company has been Water Positive since then.
