Yappah! Protein Crisps

by Tyson Foods

2018 – 2019 GONE FOREVER

Gone. Tyson launched Yappah! in May 2018 and announced in October 2019 that it had stopped production. The company said reducing food waste was still a focus.

Last verified Nov 9, 2026

Tyson's chicken chips, made from leftovers: chicken-breast trim, vegetable purée from juicing and spent grain from a brewery, sold in tallboy cans like craft beer. Flavors included Chicken IPA White Cheddar.

🧾 One more thingIt was the first product from Tyson's Innovation Lab, launched through crowdfunding before a 90-day trial in one Chicago grocery store. Tyson ended it less than 18 months after its debut, saying it lacked 'the viability for continued investment.'

Filed under: Snacks & Chips · the ’00s & later

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📅 Timeline

2017Tyson founded its Innovation Lab, which would create Yappah!.
2018Tyson launched Yappah! through crowdfunding in May, followed by a trial at a Chicago grocery store.
2019Tyson said in October that it had ended production of Yappah!.

❓ People also ask

What were Yappah! crisps made of?

Upcycled ingredients: chicken-breast trim, carrot and celery purées left over from juicing, and spent malted barley from brewing.

What flavors did Yappah! come in?

Chicken Carrot Curry, Chicken Celery Mojo, Chicken IPA White Cheddar and Chicken Sunshine Shandy Beer.

🧾 Sources

BakeryAndSnacks, Tyson Foods discontinues 'disruptive brand' Yappah! (2019)
Food Business News, Tyson Foods introduces snack brand made from food waste (2018)
Meat+Poultry, Tyson Foods shuts its Yappah! brand (2019)

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