Long Island Food & Culture Spotlighted
Video highlights North Fork Potato Chips, a Mattituck producer using local potatoes, exemplifying the regional food movement on Long Island [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-aDWDG11bU].
North Fork Potato Chips was founded in 2004 by the Scudder family, who have been farming on Long Island for generations. They use potatoes grown on their own farm and other local farms to make their chips. This commitment to local sourcing helps support other farmers in the area and reduces the company's environmental impact. The company's kettle-cooked chips come in a variety of flavors, including original, barbecue, sweet potato, and jalapeno. They are sold in many stores throughout Long Island and beyond. North Fork Potato Chips exemplifies a growing movement towards locally sourced and produced food. This trend supports regional economies, promotes sustainable agriculture, and offers consumers fresh, high-quality products.
