About Chikas
Chika's Foods is a UK-based snack brand founded by Chika Russell, inspired by Nigerian flavours and her African family's wholesome cooking traditions. After a decade in finance and banking, Chika appeared on BBC Dragons' Den in 2015, delivering what Deborah Meaden described as "one of the best pitches ever." The range includes hand-cooked plantain crisps, popped rice crisps, hand-toasted peanuts, smoked almonds, and flavoured cashews—all showcasing African ingredients. Products are 100% natural, vegan, gluten-free, and free from artificial additives. Popped (not fried) rice crisps are lighter and lower in calories than traditional crisps. Chika's has a powerful social mission: one penny from every bag sold supports girls' education in West Africa. The brand is stocked at premium retailers including Waitrose, Whole Foods Market, Holland & Barrett, Sainsbury's, Ocado, and London's luxury hotels like The Ritz and Marriott Collection. Now expanding with 155+ employees in Nigeria, Chika's aims to become Nigeria's largest snack manufacturer while creating jobs and empowering communities. Grocefully helps UK shoppers compare Chika's prices across supermarkets for socially-conscious, healthy snacking.


