Launched in the UK in 1968, they were originally made by Smith's in their factory on Newark Road in the Bracebridge area of Lincoln.

In 1993, a Salt and Vinegar flavour was added to the range, and by this time, the packaging transitioned to the Walkers brand name.

[4] In February 2007, Walkers changed the packaging for Quavers, Wotsits, Squares, French Fries and Monster Munch.

[5] In December 2009, Quavers, Wotsits, Squares, and French Fries all changed their packaging again to coincide with a "99 Calories or Less" range with a consumers' focus on “New Year New Me”.

In February 2011, Quavers packaging updated to a brighter bag colour with the Walkers logo on the packets again.

In December 2020, Walkers announced that Prawn Cocktail and Salt and Vinegar would return to shelves in January 2021 due to popular demand.

In January 2021, Quavers returned two long-lost flavours (prawn cocktail and salt & vinegar) by popular demand.