Tater Tots were invented in 1953 by Ore-Ida founders Golden and Nephi Grigg, two brothers from Oregon who found a way to use leftover potato from their french fry business.
1953
Golden and Nephi Grigg create and name Tater Tots in Ore-Ida's Ontario, Ore. facility.
1954
Tater Tots first sold in grocery stores.
1965
Heinz buys Ore-Ida.
1978
Ore-Ida introduces its brand slogan, "When it says Ore-Ida, it's all-righta," which is used for more than a decade.
1994
Tater Tots gets a new bag for its 40th anniversary.
2004
This spring, Ore-Ida will introduce Extra Crispy Tater Tots.