Trends in Registered Seed Acreage for Key Potato Varieties (Crop Year 2024)
February 16, 2025
National Chip Program Participants See Unique Value in Industry Collaboration
The success of the potato industry is built on growers’ ability to introduce new potato varieties that meet market demands. For example, when snack-size bags of potato chips were popularized, the industry responded by breeding smaller potatoes for smaller chips to fit into the bags.
Phil Gusmano - Vice President - Better Made Snack Foods
January 06, 2023
Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) names Gusmano to serve as chair
Gusmano and Ryan Norton of Walther Farms were elected chair and vice-chair, respectively, during the MPIC meeting in East Lansing on Dec. 15, 2022.
Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In 10 Ounce $3.99 Original Potato Chips
March 26, 2019
Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Original Potato Chips
Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In 10 Ounce $3.99 Original Potato Chips
A bag of Better Made Potato Chips seen next to the Better Made Street sign in front of the factory in Detroit, Michgigan (Courtesy: Twitter @BetterMade)
July 07, 2018
Better Made Potato Chips now available in 14 US States beyond Michigan
Better Made Snack Foods is extending its reach well beyond its home base of Michigan. Its chips and snack products are now available in 14 additional US States.
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Better Made Potato Chips emerging from the fryer
August 01, 2016
Better Made Chips won gold medals for two flavors in Saratoga Springs Chip Festival national snack competition
The Better Made Snack Foods won two gold-medal awards for a pair of its Michigan-made snack products in a national competition at the Saratoga Chip Festival.
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February 03, 2012
Better bagging transforms Better Made
Better Made Snack Foods is one of America's oldest potato chip manufacturers.
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Better Made Snack Foods upgrades Direct Store Delivery Solution
June 18, 2011
Better Made Snack Foods upgrades Direct Store Delivery Solution
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February 18, 2011
Better Made Chip maker wants help if it's to expand in Detroit
Chip and popcorn company Better Made Snack Foods may move some of its operations to Greenville northeast of Grand Rapids, if MichCon and Detroit officials don't help grow its business.
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December 09, 2010
Better Made Potato Chips still undecided on new location
Better Made Potato Chips is planning to move its growing $17 million private label potato stick manufacturing business to a new facility.
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