Our Impact

Our Humble

Beginning

At Humble Chips, we’ve always been passionate about creating the best organic Canadian potato chips for snack lovers across the country. Our journey began with a simple goal—bringing Canadians the delicious, high-quality snacks they deserve. But as we grew, so did our perspective. We started living more sustainably, embracing organic food, and making mindful choices at home and in our business.

When our son Wilder was born, we couldn’t ignore the slow pace of sustainable practices in the snack industry—especially when it came to packaging. As parents, we felt a deep responsibility to leave a better world for him, and that’s when we asked ourselves, “If nobody else is going to do it, why not us?”

And that’s how Humble Chips was born: out of our desire to create a positive impact on both the environment and the snack industry.

OUR MISSION

At Humble Chips, our mission is simple: to give back to the planet and future generations, one organic Canadian potato chip at a time. We’re committed to providing a better snack—one that’s healthier, tastier, and eco-friendly. Our goal? To make organic, sustainable snacks accessible to everyone and help create a more responsible future for our children and the generations to come.

Alicia Lahey
Co-Founder & CEO
Jeff Lahey
Co-Founder & COO

Our Journey

2012: A Snack Revolution Begins

We saw a huge gap in the market—organic chips that are both tasty and better for you. The options were few, and most popular chips were filled with artificial ingredients and unhealthy additives. We knew we could do better—and set out to create a healthier, more delicious potato chip.

2018: A New Challenge—Sustainability

By 2018, we were ready to launch, but we realized we had a bigger challenge to tackle: single-use plastic. With millions of chip bags piling up in landfills each year, we knew we had to innovate. We started working on compostable packaging—a sustainable solution that would reduce plastic waste without compromising the quality of our chips.

2019: Testing and Tweaking

By 2019, we were testing our compostable bags while balancing full-time jobs. We were determined to find the perfect solution that would let our chips shine not just in taste, but in sustainability.

2021: The Launch, The Setback

By 2021, we had a solid packaging solution, and were ready to pitch our eco-friendly chips to major retailers like Loblaws, Sobeys, and Whole Foods. We were thrilled when they showed interest. But, as with all things worth doing, there was a hiccup—our first production run didn’t quite meet our expectations. But we weren’t discouraged. We knew we’d get it right.

2022: The Official Launch

In February 2022, Humble Chips officially launched, and by June, we were rolling out Humble Packaging 2.0—a stronger, more eco-friendly bag that outperformed plastic. We were ecstatic to finally have packaging that was not only better for the planet, but also held up to the demands of the snack world.

2023: A New Chapter in Sustainability

In January 2023, we began shipping our chips in BPI-certified compostable bags, marking a huge milestone for us. We finally brought our vision of healthier, more sustainable snacking to life—and we're just getting started!

2024: Pivoting to Plastic Negative

In 2024,after encountering product quality issues with compostable packaging, we pivoted again. We didn't want to give up on our initial goal of supporting the environment with our packaging, so we partnered with Plastic Negative, a leader in reducing and removing plastic waste from the environment. This collaboration allows us to stay aligned with our eco-conscious mission while providing a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging.

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Megan Chen
23:55 15 Mar 23
Great chips! Tried the creamy dill flavour and it was probably the best I've had. They're not too salty or greasy, but they still have that satisfying crunch. Sometimes I find some chips to be hard or too thick and they end up almost cutting my cheek, but these chips are thin and perfectly cooked! 11/10!Also love how their bags are plastic free
J Y
14:58 15 Mar 23
Had the original flavour.Not overly greasy, not overly salted. Perfect snack! Will definitely buy it again.*Only complaint would be the bag tears easily, however the bag is plastic free.
Laurent Leger
21:03 09 Mar 23
We found Humble chips at Costco and we are impressed. The chips are, as is printed on the bag, light and crispy. There is no greasy feeling about them and the taste is outstanding, just right in terms of salt and seasoning. The eco- friendly bag is a real plus and we are proud to support a Canadian company. It was our first bag but certainly not the last.
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08:45 18 Feb 23
Absolutely LOVE the sea salt and cider vinegar one!!! I am normally not a big fan of chips and very picky when I do eat chips. But these were amazing the perfect thickness and crunch to it!! So tasty! The perfect amount of seasoning too. Literally ate the whole bag in one sitting lol and they’re organic wow 10/10
Coleen Thompson
03:18 01 Jul 22
I met Jeff today at Zehrs in Guelph and he stopped my son and I to offer us samples of his Humble Potato Chips. I made a joke about myself being 70% potatoe and gleefully accepted his sample. Both flavours that we tried were really great. While nibbling he told us about the brand and the difference they are making. I promptly scooped up a bag of all flavours. I've now had 3 out of 5 flavours and they are all delicious. Thanks Jeff! It was really nice seeing an owner out hustling the brand rather than someone paid to hand out samples. We are happy to support a local, organic and eco friendly product

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