Popcorn, Indiana (brand) facts for kids

Popcorn Indiana is a popular American brand of popcorn. It first started in 2002. The company was originally called Popcorn, Indiana. It was named after a small town in Indiana. As of 2017, the company is owned by Eagle Foods.

Popcorn Indiana is known for making many different kinds of popcorn snacks. They focus on using healthier ingredients. They also try to use methods that are good for the environment.

How Popcorn Indiana Started

Popcorn, Indiana was created in 2002. Two business people, Warren Struhl and Richard Demb, started it. They got the idea after visiting a small town called Popcorn, Indiana. There, they met the town's mayor, Dale Humphrey. He told them stories about how the community was connected to farming. This inspired them to start a business making special popcorn. They named their company after the town. They began by selling popcorn online and in a small shop in New York City.

In their first year, they sold $1 million worth of popcorn. Famous people and companies invested in the business. One of these was Isiah Thomas, a former NBA player. He became involved after visiting their shop in Manhattan. He liked the smell of the popcorn. He invested in the company and joined its management team.

In 2004, Struhl and Demb created another popcorn brand called "Dale and Thomas." This name honored Mayor Dale Humphrey and Isiah Thomas. This brand made "chef crafted, gourmet, popcorn products." It once offered over 100 different flavors.

The Popcorn, Indiana brand grew quickly. This was because of good marketing and high-quality products. They also partnered with stores all over the United States. In August 2017, Eagle Family Foods bought the brand. Eagle Family Foods makes condensed milks and snacks. After this, the brand's name became "Popcorn Indiana."

What Kinds of Popcorn They Make

Popcorn Indiana makes ready-to-eat popcorn. Their products do not have trans fats, gluten, or preservatives. They also do not use genetically modified foods (GMOs). Most of their popcorn is free of cholesterol. Some flavors are even organic. The products are also made without artificial colors.

Popcorn Indiana has two main types of products. These are Classic Popcorn and Drizzlecorn. Their products are also approved by the Whole Grains Council. This means they contain healthy whole grains.

Lawsuit About the Company Name

In 2022, a legal case was started against Eagle Family Foods. This company owns Popcorn Indiana. The lawsuit claimed that the name "Popcorn Indiana" was misleading. It said the popcorn was not actually made in Indiana.

The lawsuit pointed out that popcorn is the official snack of Indiana. The popcorn industry also started there. Indiana is the second-biggest popcorn producer in the U.S. The lawsuit also mentioned Orville Redenbacher, a famous popcorn maker from Indiana. The case argued that people might think popcorn made in Indiana is better quality. So, the name "Popcorn Indiana" might trick customers.

In 2023, a judge dismissed the case. This means the lawsuit was ended.

See also

• List of popcorn brands