Vincent's Potato Chips

Vincent's Potato Chips, a business owned by the Voyer family, opened in Salem in 1953, after operating in Danvers since 1947. The bag had a red witch logo. The company began losing business in the 1990's with competition from Frito-Lay and low-fat snacks like popcorn.

Vincent's was also hit hard by regulatory problems. The South Essex Sewerage District insisted the company change is discharges into the sewerage system. In addition, the company would have to invest money to remove three underground storage tanks to meet state guidelines.

The potato chips are now being produced in the Boyd's plant in Lynn. Boyd Co. is a subsidiary of SLB Holdings, with annual sales of $20 million. Between 15-60 employees lost their jobs with this move.

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Salem in Vintage Postcards ed. by Mathias, p. 77