The Detroit Potato Chip Brand With A Most Unique Origin Story
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BY SARAH LINTAKOON
Better Made potato chips is a company founded by two Sicilian immigrants living in Detroit. The company still stands today as a testament to major brands.
Better Made began in 1930 as Cross & Peters Company, named after founders Cross Moceri and Peter Cipriano. The name change in 1934 played on the name of a rival company, Best Maid.
At the time, Detroit was home to more than 20 potato chip companies all vying for success. Better Made began with just one small building, which is still operational to this day.
Most other Detroit chip companies were bought out or closed entirely over the years, but Better Made still produces consistently delicious, fairly priced chips to this day.
