Popcorn, Indiana (brand)

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Popcorn, Indiana
Product typePopcorn
OwnerEagle Foods
CountryUnited States
Introduced2002; 22 years ago (2002)
MarketsUnited States
TaglineWe live for Popcorn
Websitepopcornindiana.com

Popcorn, Indiana is an American brand of popcorn that was introduced in 2002.[1] The brand is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut and Indianapolis, Indiana - 72 miles north of the community that gave it its name: Popcorn, Indiana.[2][3]

Products[edit]

Popcorn, Indiana's ready-to-eat popcorns are free from trans fats, gluten, preservatives, and genetically modified foods (GMOS). Most products are cholesterol-free, and some flavors are available in an organic variety. The products are also produced without artificial colors. There are two main types of products from Popcorn, Indiana: Classic Popcorn and Drizzlecorn. Its products are also certified by the Whole Grains Council.

History[edit]

The brand was founded by Warren Struhl and Richard Demb in 2002. The investors also included Isiah Thomas of the New York Knicks and Goldman, Sachs & Co. The company also at one point included the Dale and Thomas Popcorn brand.[4]

In August 2017, Eagle Foods, a manufacturer of condensed milks and snacks, acquired the brand.[5]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Inc, Popcorn, Indiana". Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  2. ^ Strauss, Eric (January 14, 2015). "Popcorn maker laying off 56 N.J. workers due to manufacturing changes". NJ Biz. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  3. ^ Indianapolis Monthly. Emmis Communications. September 2006. p. 138. ISSN 0899-0328.
  4. ^ Collings, Richard (3 December 2014). "Deals May Be Popping For Popcorn, Indiana". TheStreet. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  5. ^ Noto, Anthony (August 30, 2017). "Eagle Foods picks up another popcorn maker". New York Business Journal.

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