Backer’s Potato Chip company was founded in 1931 by Grandpa and Grandma Backer on the bank of Hillers Creek in Callaway County, Missouri.  The family owned company has endured many changes through out their history.  The one thing that has never changed is the Backer family commitment to make the best quality potato chips possible.    http://www.backerchips.com/history/history.html