How Hanover, Pennsylvania revolutionized snack food

How Hanover, Pennsylvania revolutionized snack food

The small York County town of Hanover is a big name in salty snacks, including pretzels, cheese curls, and potato chips. Stop at any gas station in south-central Pennsylvania, and you’ll see the usual rows of salty snacks lining the shelves. But take a closer look at the labels and you might discover what locals already know: many of the country’s favorite chips and pretzels come from the small borough of Hanover, also known as the “snack food c…