PopCorners is an American brand of snacks that is owned by PepsiCo. They are known for corn chips popped in a similar vein to popcorn.
History
PopCorners was founded in Liberty, New York, which was launched as a snack line for Medora Snacks (Ideal Snacks) in 2010 or earlier.[1] PopCorners (BFY Brands) was acquired by PepsiCo in December 2019.[2]
Products
PopCorners are currently available in the United States in nine varieties, sold individually or as part of a variety pack[3]
In a May 2025 ranking conducted by pop culture blog Sporked, Kettle Corn was named the favorite, earning a prestigious 10/10 Sporks.[4]
- Kettle Corn
- White Cheddar
- Sea Salt
- Cinnamon Crunch
- Spicy Queso
- Sweet Chili
- Jalapeno Popper
- Sour Cream & Onion
- Smokehouse BBQ
Advertising
They are noted for an advertisement during Super Bowl LVII, spoofing Breaking Bad.[5][6]
Celebrities Tahir Moore and Don Cheadle have appeared in recent ads,[7] Cheadle being a noted enthusiast of the product.[8]
External links
References
- POPCORNERS Trademark of Medora Snacks, LLC - Registration Number 3872791 - Serial Number 77967118 :: Justia Trademarks retrieved 2023-12-20^
- PepsiCo (PEP) to Acquire BFY Brands StreetInsider.com, retrieved 2020-06-16^
- Products www.popcorners.com, retrieved 2025-06-04^
- Popcorners Flavors, Ranked from Worst to Best 2024-09-24, retrieved 2025-06-04^
- Scott King. Bryan Cranston Talks PopCorners Super Bowl Ad, 'Breaking Bad', And More Forbes, retrieved 2023-08-04^
- See Walter White and Jesse Pinkman 'cooking' in PopCorners' Super Bowl LVII ad The Drum, retrieved 2023-08-04^
- PopCorners. PopCorners Speakeasy Commercial 2024-03-28, retrieved 2025-06-04^
- PopCorners. PopCorners Speakeasy Q&A with Don Cheadle 2024-03-19, retrieved 2025-06-04^