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Cape Cod potato chips are being removed from their namesake home after more than 40 years.
The brand's parent company, Campbell's Snacks, announced on Friday it would be closing its factory in Hyannis, Massachusetts in 'an ongoing effort to transform its Snacks supply chain network.'
Cape Cod and Kettle Brand products are both produced at the closing factory.
Campbell's said keeping the Cape Cod branch running 'no longer makes economic sense for the business.'
The plant will stop operations in April 2026, leaving the famed kettle-cooked chips to be manufactured at existing factories in the US.
Wisconsin, North Carolina and Pennsylvania locations will take on additional production, reported CBS.
The company began producing chips at the Hyannis plant in 1985.
'Campbell’s will continue to invest in the region through community partnerships and support of culinary programs that foster food innovation,' read the announcement.
Campbell's Snacks President Elizabeth Duggan said the decision to close the Hyannis plant was 'difficult' for the company
The Hyannis plant was opened in 1985, juts five years after the company was founded
Today, the factory is responsible for only four percent of Cape Cod products nationwide.
Campbell's Snacks President Elizabeth Duggan called it a 'difficult decision.'
'This difficult decision reflects a careful assessment of our business needs to strengthen our operations and position our Snacks business for long-term growth,' she said.
'We are deeply grateful to our team and are committed to provide support and assistance during these changes.'
The closure will reportedly cost 49 employees their jobs in Hyannis.
Cape Cod chips will be produced at existing locations in the US in Wisconsin, North Carolina and Pennsylvania
Campbell's acquired the chip brand in 2018 as part of a $4.8 billion acquisition
Campbell's will provide employees with benefits and placement support after their positions end.
The snack company also announced it would continue partnering with local organizations in Hyannis to support 'the hospitality needs of the region.'
Campbell's acquired Cape Cod chips as part of a $4.8 billion acquisition in 2018, reported Cape Cod Times at the time.
Just months before the acquisition, previous owner Snyder 's-Lance announced it would invest $20 million into the Hyannis factory to expand and offer an upgraded tour experience, reported CBS.
The iconic factory became a popular tourist attraction among Cape Cod visitors.
At its height, the Hyannis factory was known to offer tours to guests
Cape Cod Chips was founded in 1980 by Steve Bernard, with the original storefront located on the peninsula in Hyannis, according to the website.
Hyannis is a small village known for its ties to the Kennedy family.
It is home to the Kennedy compound and the JFK Museum and Memorial and serves as a transportation hub to ritzy Martha's Vineyard.
Campbell's told Cape Cod Times that the 'spirit and energy of Cape Cod will always be at the core of the Cape Cod chips brand.'
The Daily Mail contacted Campbell's for more information.
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