Our Story
They said we couldn't make a chip with Alaska potatoes... but we did.
Our Story
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Ralph and Darcy Carney
The story of the Alaska Chip Company begins with an idea that hatched on a beach in Hawaii in 2002. While sharing a bag of chips on vacation, Ralph and Darcy Carney came up with the idea to make an all-natural potato chip in Alaska, using Alaska grown potatoes.
Upon returning to Alaska, the Carneys built a potato chip testing lab in their garage and at the same time began working on a business plan. While perfecting how to make the best chip, they were busy making contacts with local potato growers, grocery stores, marketing companies, and suppliers to develop a supply chain for their products.
Fresh From Farm to Field
Our farm fresh potatoes come from local spud grower, Vanderweele farms in Palmer, Alaska.
The fields of Palmer are uniquely suited to growing hearty potatoes under the midnight sun. The valley is filled with fertile fields carved out by glaciers that left behind the perfect medium for growing spuds.
Ralph With Our Original Box Design
In July of 2003 the Alaska Chip Company officially began production by making the Alaska Chip - lightly salted, and the Grizzly Chip – barbecue. These delicious products were distributed to grocery stores, gift shops and convenience stores throughout the state and quickly became a big hit.
The company has since expanded its potato chip line to include 5 flavors of chips:
Alaska Chip – Lightly Salted
Grizzly Chip – Barbecue
Chilkoot Chip – Sour Cream & Chive
Volcano Chip - Jalapeno
Bering Chip - Sea Salt and Vinegar
These chips are all available in an 8 oz bag. All our flavors, except for the Bering Chips, are available in a single serving 1 oz bag.
In 2008 the Alaska Chip Company expanded their product line to include popcorn. The company produces popcorn using all-natural ingredients and is available in four regular flavors and several specialty caramel corn flavors:
Buttered
Cheese
Lightly Salted
Kettle Corn
Click the photo to the right to view our specialty caramel flavors!
Check Out Our Snacks by Clicking the Photo
After almost 20 years of production Alaska Chip Company has become a solid local manufacturer of high quality gourmet snack products that are sold in nearly every category and store that sells snack foods in Alaska. The Alaska Chip Company continues to grow and is always looking for new products and new markets, both inside and outside of Alaska.
Award Winning Chips - All Natural
In a national taste test of more than 150 kettle chips, the Chicago Tribune awarded Alaska Chip second place!
Award-Winning Chips
Voted one of the best BBQ chips in the country by America's Test Kitchen
The Alaska Chip was voted #2 in the U.S. by Chicago Tribune.
Crunch time: The search for America’s best kettle chip
“A butter-sweet aroma, fresh and almost caramel in flavor. Beautiful golden sheen with hearty crunch” – Kevin Pang, Chicago Tribune
A Local Favorite
“Best potato chips around. I’ve enjoyed every flavor I’ve tried” - Jason Ryan - Life long Alaskan and chip connoisseur.
