Some of the best inventions in history were “happy accidents,” and the grocery store snack aisle is delicious proof. It’s hard to believe, but many of our favorite bestsellers—the ones we buy every week—were never meant to exist. They weren’t the result of a focus group or a long-term strategy. They were the product of a kitchen mistake, a stubborn customer, a broken machine, or a fortunate fluke. Let’s unwrap the true, surprising stories behind 8 snacks that were created completely by accident.
