O’Donnells unveils delicious New Crisp Flavour - Hot Honey Fusion

Danny Joyce | Editor
4 days ago
2 min read

O’Donnells, the creators of Ireland’s most awarded crisps, is excited to launch its latest flavour sensation: O’Donnells Hot Honey Fusion.

This announcement follows O’Donnells’ recent success at the Great Taste Awards 2025, where the brand secured seven accolades – including two coveted 2-star honours – making it the most awarded crisp brand across Ireland and the UK this year!

O’Donnells Hot Honey Fusion taps into the growing popularity of the hot honey flavour trend, expertly blending fiery spice with smooth, natural honey sweetness. Each crisp offers a bold, tantalising kick followed by a rich, mellow finish of the honey, creating a truly memorable flavour experience. Designed for sharing, this snack brings friends and family together with every satisfying, crunchy bite.

O’Donnells’ renowned crisps owe their exceptional quality to the premium potatoes carefully grown on the family farm in Seskin, Co. Tipperary. Backed by a farming tradition spanning seven generations and more than 300 years, the O’Donnell family has truly perfected the art of potato cultivation. These potatoes are then cooked in small batches using a carefully crafted method to create the hand-cooked crisps that customers know and love.

Alongside the launch of their highly anticipated Hot Honey Fusion flavour, O'Donnells are proud to spotlight the inspiration behind this bold new addition, a Tipperary neighbour and Michelin star-trained chef Declan Malone of Rívesci. Taking cues from the rich, spicy-sweet profile of Dec’s Hot Honey from Rívesci, Hot Honey Fusion offers a unique snacking experience that pays homage to Irish innovation and flavour. As fellow members of the Tipperary Food Producers Network, O'Donnells and Rívesci celebrate the spirit of Irish craftsmanship, supporting local producers and delivering high-quality, culinary creations to customers across the country.

O’Donnells new Hot Honey Fusion flavour is the latest addition to their crisp range, joining a much-loved lineup that includes Mature Cheese & Red Onion, Irish Cider Vinegar & Sea Salt, Ballymaloe Relish & Cheddar Cheese, Fire Roasted Buffalo Wings, Classic Prawn Cocktail, Irish Sea Salt, and Sour Cream & Onion.

“We’re incredibly excited to launch this bold new Hot Honey Fusion flavour, which brings something truly different to our crisp range,” said Ed and Kate O’Donnell. “Partnering with Declan and Shannon from Rívesci, being fellow members of the Tipperary Food Producers Network makes it even more special. As a family-run business rooted in Irish soil, it’s important to us that we champion local producers who share our passion for quality and craft, and we can’t wait for people to try it.”

Shannon Forrest, Declan Malone, Ed O'Donnell & Kate O'Donnell

Commenting on the partnership, Shannon Forrest and Declan Malone, co-founders and husband and wife team, said: “Collaborating with a well-renowned and established Irish brand like O’Donnells has been a real honour. Their crisps are loved across the country, and we are so excited about this partnership with a truly loved Irish brand. It’s a proud moment for us to be part of something on this scale.”