WOMELSDORF, Pa., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Uglies® Kettle Chips, the snack brand dedicated to reducing food waste and supporting farmers, has earned two major industry honors for its Sweet Potato Kettle Chips portfolio.
The brand’s new 1.5 oz. Uglies Hot Honey Sweet Potato Chips was named a 2026 Best New Product Award Winner by Convenience Store News, recognizing the product’s innovation and strong consumer appeal within the convenience channel.
In addition, the entire Uglies Sweet Potato Chips lineup, including Original, Hot Honey, and Spicy BBQ, received a Double Gold Award for Taste and Package Design in the 2026 Food & Beverage Magazine Summer CPG Awards. Together, these honors reinforce the Uglies commitment to delivering exceptional flavor, distinctive packaging, and purpose-driven snacking.
“These awards validate everything we set out to achieve with our Sweet Potato Chip platform,” said Jim Biondolillo, SVP Sales & Marketing. “We wanted to create a delicious snack consumers could feel good about purchasing. Recognition for both innovation and product excellence shows that great taste and positive impact can go hand-in-hand.”
The Sweet Potato Chip line is made from naturally imperfect sweet potatoes that might otherwise go unused because of cosmetic imperfections. Through its Upcycled Certified™ products, Uglies helps farmers recover value from surplus and imperfect produce while reducing food waste across the agricultural supply chain. Since 2017, Uglies has helped rescue more than 38 million pounds of potatoes from food waste.
Hot Honey Sweet Potato Chips combine the sweetness of sweet potatoes with a balanced blend of honey and heat. The new 1.5 oz. package size was developed specifically for convenience stores, travel centers, and grab-and-go retail locations.
The Double Gold recognition also highlights packaging that communicates the Uglies mission and creates strong shelf appeal.
As demand for sustainable snack options continues to grow, Uglies Sweet Potato Chips deliver a unique combination of award-winning flavor, responsible sourcing, and meaningful purpose for consumers today.
About Uglies® Kettle Chips
Uglies® Kettle Chips transforms naturally imperfect potatoes and sweet potatoes into delicious kettle-cooked snacks, helping reduce food waste while supporting farmers, communities, and partners nationwide. The brand is dedicated to giving back a portion of profits to charities that help feed children and reduce the cycle of poverty. Learn more at www.ugliessnacks.com today.
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