04/11/2026
Congratulations to Chris! You may know him as the guy from Flower City Flavor Company. He supplies our hot sauces and has now added chips to his repertoire!
Hello, New York Chips fans. My name is Chris Whitehair, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the brand-new owner of New York Chips!
For the past four years, I’ve worked side-by-side with the New York Chips team. Through my other business, Flower City Flavor Company, I am the one behind the Salt and Vinegar chip flavor. This isn’t a new world for me. I know this brand, I love this brand, and New York Chips has changed my life for the better twice now. I understand the quality, the history, and exactly how much this brand means to our community.
Change can be scary, but my mission is simple: to honor the legacy built by the Marquart family while leading New York Chips into an exciting new chapter. I am committed to ensuring these remain the best-tasting chips in your pantry. Most importantly, I promise you: I will keep New York Chips FUN!
I have a lot to learn, but I’ve already started putting in the work. I’ll never forget my first day on the road. A 16-hour stretch that started with a 5:00 a.m. alarm and ended with my shoes off at my door at 9:00 p.m. I traveled across multiple counties to meet our retailers and store managers, restocking your favorite flavors along the way. I was exhausted and barely knew where I was on the map, but I loved every second of it.
A special shoutout to Laura for showing me the ropes; her professionalism and patience were invaluable as I hit the ground running.
The kindness I’ve encountered so far has been extraordinary, and the food has been a definite perk! The turkey sub from Ashville General was among the best I’ve ever had, and the Buffalo chicken wing soup from federal_meats was so good I practically drank it from the bowl. After visiting Sauders Store, I had to use every bit of self-restraint not to fill the delivery truck back up with everything from their shelves!
It’s clear that I’m not just joining a business community; I’m joining a community of Western New York legends. I am incredibly privileged to have this opportunity, and I do not take it lightly. I can’t wait to meet more of our retailers, distributors, collaborators, and our awesome customers.
Thank you for welcoming me into the world of New York Chips. See you in the chip aisle!
