For 95 years, Better Made has turned Michigan potatoes into one of Detroit’s most iconic snacks. The family-owned company sources most of its potatoes from Michigan and still makes, fries, and packages its chips in the city. But it wasn't always easy. “You look at World War II, for instance, when potato chips were deemed ‘nonessential food’ because everything during the war was rationed," said Mark Costello, VP of sales and marketing for Better Made. “The potato chip board at the time, a nationa
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For 95 years, Better Made has turned Michigan potatoes into one of Detroit’s most iconic snacks. The family-owned company sources most of its potatoes from Michigan and still makes, fries, and packages its chips in the city. But it wasn't always easy. “You look at World War II, for instance, when potato chips were deemed ‘nonessential food’ because everything during the war was rationed," said Mark Costello, VP of sales and marketing for Better Made. “The potato chip board at the time, a nationa
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