Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.
May 10, 2026
Covered Bridge Potato Chips faces legal action by neighborhood
Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.
Covered Bridge and Toronto Blue Jays announce partnership
April 09, 2026
Covered Bridge Chips Partners with Toronto Blue Jays in Recovery Milestone
Covered Bridge becomes a Proud Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays. A big step forward in the company’s comeback story.
The new Covered Bridge Potato Chips facility in Woodstock, N.B., resumes production after a devastating fire destroyed the company’s original Hartland plant in March 2024.
September 25, 2025
Covered Bridge Potato Chips Reopens in New Brunswick After 2024 Fire, Bringing Jobs and Flavors Back
Covered Bridge Potato Chips has reopened in Woodstock, N.B., after a 2024 fire destroyed its Hartland plant. The new site restores jobs and flavours, while Hartland hopes for its return and keeps the old location open as a gift shop and attraction.
After a fire burned the Covered Bridge Potato Chips company in March, owner and CEO Ryan Albright turned a warehouse in Woodstock into a make-shift production plant.
August 25, 2024
Covered Bridge Potato Chips keeps the snacks coming with makeshift plant
A fire destroyed Hartland company's factory in March, leaving questions about production and jobs. In a large warehouse in Woodstock, the smell of salt and vinegar overtakes anyone who enters its doors.
What is left of the Covered Bridge Potato Chips factory (fryer area)
March 06, 2024
Covered Bridge Potato Chips plant totally destroyed by fire
Friday evening March 1, 2024, the most famous potato chips plant in Atlantic Canada - Covered Bridge Potato Chips in Hartland, New Brunswick - was totally destroyed by fire.
Covered Bridge Chips popcorn
October 10, 2017
New equipment fuels growth for Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company
The Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company will boost production to accommodate the growing demand for its products, thanks to a $437,500 investment from the Government of Canada. The investment includes a new line for the production of popcorn.
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The Covered bridge Potato Chip Company during the construction of the new expansion in 2016. The expansion (left, no siding) can be easily distinguished from the existing part (right, with siding)
January 28, 2017
Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company Expands to Meet Growing Demand
The Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company in New Brunswick, Canada has purchased new equipment and expanded its facility thanks to investments from the federal and provincial governments.
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After 5 months, the strike at Covered Bridge Potato Chips in Hartland has come to an end after unionized workers voted in favour of a deal.
June 01, 2016
Strike at Covered Bridge Potato Chips ends after five months
After 5 months, the strike at Covered Bridge Potato Chips in Hartland has come to an end after unionized workers voted in favour of a deal..
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