News on Chips and Snacks from Ohio

People are waiting in line for over an hour to get their last chance to buy Mikesell’s chips

March 03, 2023

Missed the Mikesell’s potato chip sale? You've got another chance on Monday March 6

The second day of the hugely successful Mikesell’s potato chip sale has been moved to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday March 6, 2023.

February 22, 2023

Conn’s Start Production of Mike-sell’s Chips after Purchasing Its Brand Licensing

Conn’s Potato Chip Company announced on January 13 it has obtained a brand licensing agreement with Mikesell’s and will begin to produce the chip brand in Zanesville effective immediately.

Dayton snack company Mikesell’s announces closure after more than 100 years

February 05, 2023

Potato chip manufacturer Mikesell’s will close after producing snacks for 112 years

Mikesell’s, a snack food company based in Dayton, Ohio, has announced it will be closing after more than 100 years in business. Luke Mapp, President of Mikesell’s, thanked the community, consumers, and partners for their support over the past 112 years.

October 16, 2022

Grippo's issues voluntary recall of Bar-B-Q flavored potato chips

Grippo Foods Inc., the Cincinnati-based snack food manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall of some of its Bar-B-Q potato chips, the Ohio Department of Agriculture said.

May 26, 2022

Hen of the Woods Kettle Chips Unveils Colorful New Branding

Snack company Hen of the Woods is pleased to announce a package redesign for their ever-popular line of kettle cooked potato chips. Enlisting the talent of long-time branding collaborators and fellow Cincinnatians Holotype, the new-look features an eye-catching updated logo

February 20, 2022

Shearer's Foods stops making its branded chips to focus on private label business

Larry Zvara has been a fan of Shearer's potato chips for years, and the Akron resident is pretty bummed about the product disappearing from his grocery store's shelves.

Ballreich Snack Food Company Recalls Bar-B-Q Seasoned Potato Chips Because of Possible Health Risk

August 12, 2021

Ballreich Snack Food Company Recalls Bar-B-Q Seasoned Potato Chips for potential Salmonella contamination

Ballreich Snack Food Co. Tiffin, Ohio, is recalling its 1.5oz, 2.75oz, and 7oz packages of BAR-B-Q Potato Chips due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.

October 23, 2020

Mikesell's Snack Food Company adds new flavors to their lineup

Two new flavors are being added to Mikesell's Snack Food Company's potato chip line up: Salt & Lime and Pepperoni Pizza Puffcorn.

Hen of the Woods - The restaurant that became a snack food business

April 20, 2019

Hen of the Woods - a restaurant that turned into a snack food business

Nick and Kimberly Marckwald wanted to open a restaurant. Then came the day in 2015 when they were selling a lot of potato chips and the restaurant was still stalled, and Nick told Kimberly he thought they had to choose. They chose the chips.

April 16, 2019

Ballreich's potato chip company gets new owners

Late last week, Ballreich Bros. Inc. announced that it had been sold to Ballreich Snack Food Company, a newer investor group formed by northwest Ohio business professionals who want to keep the company thriving.

July 09, 2018

Rue Farms Rustic Potato Chips distributed in 7+ States after only 5 years

About five years ago, Jeanne and Matt Rue were frying batches of chips in a deep fryer from their farm in Ohio and selling them at local farmer’s markets and festivals.
Now, Rue Farms Rustic Potato Chips are sold across at least seven states in the Midwest at national chains including Kroger, Whole Foods and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

March 04, 2015

Ballreich Bros plans nationwide distribution of sweet potato chips at Walmart and Dollar General

Ohio Potato Chip manufacturer Ballreich Bros. is set to expand its reach nationwide with a new sweet potato chip line that is being marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional potato chips.

Frito-Lay's Canton Ohio facility accepted as EPA National Environmental Performance Track Program Member

Frito-Lay's Canton, Ohio, facility has become the city's first member of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Environmental Performance Track Program by demonstrating excellence in environmental management and committing to above-stand...

September 24, 2008

Frito-Lay Ohio facility applauded for green achievement

Frito-Lay's Wooster, Ohio, facility has become the city's first member of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Environmental Performance Track Program by demonstrating excellence in environmental management and committing to above-stand...

Shearer's is one of several potato chip manufacturers in Ohio (picture updated in 2020).

May 08, 2008

Ohio boasts second-most potato chip manufacturers in the US

Frito Lay. Ballreich's. Mike-sell's. Conn's. Grippo's. At least 10 potato-chip companies fry and kettle-cook their potato chips in the Ohio, giving the state the distinction of having the second-most chip makers in the country.