Popcorn is Our Passion
We’ve always been a little bit obsessed with popcorn. From our days as popcorn growers, to manufacturers, to chefs – this extraordinary little grain has captured our hearts. What else can expand up to 50 times its original size, taste equally delicious covered in cheese or birthday cake sprinkles, and be perfectly suited for every social occasion? The truth is: we love popcorn so much that we bet the farm on it. Thankfully, it worked! Our new popping facility offers air and wet popping capacity as well as caramel and kettle corn lines with vertical form, fill, and seal machines. It’s our privilege to share this special snack with you; we hope you love it as much as we do!
WE ARE POPCORN PEOPLE
Our company was founded by farmers who still carefully select each popcorn variety we plant and harvest. Our experienced team then monitors moisture, air flow, temperature, and quality. We are deliberate about finding the right kernel for each popping application and know how to pop each one. The truth is: we eat popcorn everyday, talk about popcorn all the time, and are constantly working on new flavors for our customers. We value brains and backgrounds of all kinds – our bright and quirky team brings a variety of perspectives to the table to create a unique product.
SNACKS ARE A SCIENCE
Making that perfectly crunchy ball of rich caramel corn or that crisp bite of cheesy goodness isn’t easy. We rigorously test and approve every ingredient in each of our products. We adhere to the highest standards of food production, and monitor more than a dozen quality checkpoints in every bag of product we produce. We strive for impeccable flavor, strong shelf life, and brand consistency – ensuring that our products represent the best of their category. We are third-party audited and SQF – Level II certified.
FLAVOR IS AN ART
Popcorn is a blank canvas that holds unbound potential for flavor and texture. We love to explore and create in our R&D lab. We are always tinkering with new recipes for mouth-watering treats. We blend cheeses, apply oils, and add extracts on our air and wet popping lines. We play with mango, seaweed, caramel, and sprinkles to create authentic and high quality recipes for our customers. We believe innovation, quality and creativity drive growth. Pair that with a track record of integrity and efficiency and you have the perfect recipe for great products and a great business.
TRUSTWORTHINESS IS ESSENTIAL
We take the trust that you, our customers, invest in us seriously, and we treat your products as we would our own. We closely guard recipes and strategies, constantly monitor quality standards, and transparently communicate with you. Your success is our success, and our team is honored to be part of your story.
We believe in accountability, and undergo third party audits to ensure a safe and high quality product for all consumers, and guarantee open, transparent communication. It’s really pretty simple - that old golden rule - we will conduct business with you the way we want you to conduct business with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions - We have answers! Please take a look at a handful of frequently asked questions below and click on the questions to get quick answers. If you don’t see the information you’re looking for please contact us by clicking here.
Preferred Snacks produces a variety of sweet and savory flavors on our air popping and wet popping lines. We currently have artisanal caramel production capacity as well.
We set up MOQ’s based upon the size of the package and the type of popping application. They typically range between 3,000 and 10,000 units per production run.
Yes! Absolutely. Our team loves to do R&D and would be happy to work on new flavors with you.
Yes! We are an SQF Level 2 certified facility. We also work with Kosher, non-GMO, and gluten-free certifiers on specific product lines.
We do process dairy and use a highly refined coconut oil on some of our products. We are a nut, sesame, wheat, soy and gluten free facility.
JOIN OUR TEAM
At Preferred Snacks, we are always looking for talented individuals who are highly motivated, positive, and thrive in a team environment. If that sounds like the type of career you’re looking for, please contact Josh Carson at the following email address:
wes@preferredpopcorn.com.