What was the original name of Pringles when they launched in 1967?

Pringles originally launched in 1967 as Pringle’s Newfangled Potato Chips.

The product was developed as a stackable potato snack with a uniform saddle-like shape. Unlike traditional sliced potato chips, Pringles are made from a dough containing dehydrated potatoes and other ingredients, then shaped and cooked. Their consistent form allows them to fit into a rigid cylindrical container.

The original name used an apostrophe and described the product as “Newfangled Potato Chips.” The brand was later shortened to Pringles, making the name easier to use on packaging and in advertising. The snack was developed for Procter & Gamble, which entered the potato-chip market with a product designed to reduce broken pieces and excess air in bags.

Pringles are often called chips in the United States and crisps in many other English-speaking countries. That terminology reflects regional naming conventions rather than a different product.