The Northern Potato Growers Association (NPGA) represents potato growers in the northern region, providing support for the production, promotion, and market development of the industry. In“ Potato Enthusiast Month; During this period, the association commended growers who have made contributions to the four key areas of the region (fresh food, processing, potato chips, and seed potatoes). In February, we will focus on one area every week, and this week's focus will be on the potato chip industry.
The round white variety used for making potato chips has long been an important component of the product portfolio in the northern region. These potatoes are known for their quality and stability, and are widely used in potato chip production, deeply loved by consumers. Members of the Northern Potato Growers Association will transport potatoes used to make potato chips to various parts of the United States for snack production.
Whether it's pot boiled, thinly sliced, baked or fried, salted or seasoned, the potato chips from this region can be made into various flavors, including barbecue, sour cream onion, cheddar cheese, salt and vinegar, and classic original flavors.
The potato chip industry also supports well-known local specialty products, such as the chocolate coated potato chip snacks launched by Weidman Candy Store; Chippers” , as well as the 'Northern Potato Growers Association'; Treat them with potato chips; Halloween promotion event.
In“ Potato Enthusiast Month; During this period, the focus was on the potato chip industry, and the association aims to recognize the important role played by potato chip growers in serving regional partners and the national snack market.