Editing Hula Hoops (section)

{{short description|Snack food made from potatoes and corn}}
{{About|the snack food|the toy|hula hoop}}
{{Infobox brand
| name                   = Hula Hoops
| image                  = Hula Hoops Snack Original.jpg
| caption                =
| producttype            = [[Crisps]]
| currentowner           = [[KP Snacks]]
| origin                 = United Kingdom
| introduced             = {{start date and age|1973}}
| discontinued           = 
| related                = 
| markets                = {{unbulleted list|United Kingdom |Ireland | South Africa|Belgium}}
| website                = {{URL|hulahoops.com}}
}}
'''Hula Hoops''' are a snack food made out of potatoes and corn in the shape of short, hollow [[Cylinder (geometry)|cylinder]]s. They were created by [[KP Snacks]] in the United Kingdom in 1973. As well as being sold in the UK, they are also sold in the [[Republic of Ireland]], and [[South Africa]]. Hula Hoops are also sold in Belgium under the "Croky" tag, made in the UK but marketed and distributed from [[Mouscron, Belgium|Mouscron]], [[Belgium]]. In France, Hula Hoops are produced by Vico. 

Hula Hoops come in different flavours, and are made by parent company KP Snacks. In 2008, KP started a new variety made with corn called 'Hula Hoops Tortilla', which come in Cool Original, Chilli Salsa, and Nacho Cheese flavours.<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 July 2008|title=Hula Hoops launches new Tortilla range|url=http://www.talkingretail.com/products/product-news/10182-hula-hoops-launches-new-tortilla-range.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090108101250/http://www.talkingretail.com/products/product-news/10182-hula-hoops-launches-new-tortilla-range.html|archive-date=8 January 2009|access-date=8 June 2021|website=Talking Retail}}</ref>

As a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the distribution of Hula Hoops is limited in Asia and South America. Regular distribution was scheduled to proceed in October 2021.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}}