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Taste of Maine
Potato Chip Co.
finds its purpose
in supporting
Aroostook
County
farmers
B y S l o a n e M . P e r r o n
T
aste of Maine Potato Chip Co., which opened in
April, buys potatoes straight from Maine farms and
turns them into kettle chips.
As a former potato farmer himself, owner Bruce
Sargent knows the challenges facing Aroostook County
farmers. While some questioned the decision to locate
the company's new 96,000-square-foot factory in
Limestone, Sargent recognized the strategic advantage
of being close to potato suppliers and the opportunity
to bring jobs and revenue to the region.
Built at the former Loring Air Force Base, the $55
million factory is supplying chips to supermarkets
and other retailers. The plant has room to expand,
P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F TA S T E O F M A I N E P O TAT O C H I P C O.
Taste of Maine Potato Chip Co., in Limestone, opened in April of this year.
