The Better For You Snack Option
Popcorn is a timeless snack loved for its versatility and health benefits. Whether you’re navigating dietary restrictions like gluten allergies or sticking to a vegan lifestyle, popcorn fits the bill perfectly. It’s light yet satisfying, packed with fiber, and an exciting way to elevate your snacking game with bold flavors and creative combinations. While this list of Black-owned popcorn brands doesn’t feature microwaveable options like Pop Secret, we hope one of these companies will step into that space in the future. In the meantime, if you’re searching for gourmet, flavored popcorn to enjoy, share at events, or give as a gift, this list has you covered. Be sure to explore the rest of our directory if you’re looking for more fantastic Black-owned businesses to support!
Project Pop is a Black-owned business offering a fresh take on kettle corn using carefully selected organic ingredients. Their popcorn is vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free, making it a suitable snack for various dietary preferences. Popped in small batches with organic virgin coconut oil, vegan cane sugar, and Himalayan pink salt, Project Pop delivers a balanced sweet and salty flavor without preservatives. Flavors include Lemonade, OG Kettle Corn, and 24 K Gold. They also support community initiatives, embodying their mission of “people and purpose over profits.”
Flavor Addicts Gourmet Popcorn is a family-owned business established in 2017, specializing in delivering high-quality, flavorful popcorn. Based in South Holland, Illinois, they offer a diverse range of sweet and savory options, including their signature Chicago mix—a blend of cheddar and caramel popcorn. That’s just the beginning because there are dozens of delicious flavors that they offer. Committed to customer satisfaction, Flavor Addicts ensures each batch is crafted with freshness and rich taste in mind. Their products are available for nationwide shipping, making it convenient for popcorn enthusiasts across the United States to enjoy their gourmet selections.
Crave4 Gourmet Popcorn is a Memphis-based, Black-owned business specializing in handcrafted, small-batch popcorn. Founded in 2016 by Lamus Rush, the company offers a diverse range of flavors, from classic Caramel and Cheddar to unique blends like Memphis BBQ Cheddar and Flaming Hot Cheddar. Each batch is made from scratch using high-quality ingredients, ensuring a fresh and flavorful snacking experience. Crave4 Gourmet Popcorn is available for purchase online, with nationwide shipping, and can also be found at select local retailers in Memphis. If you’re ordering online, you can get it customized in tins with your favorite teams on them. They also offer fundraising options so you can skip the Double Good.
Soul Popped Gourmet Popcorn is an Austin-based, Black-owned business that reimagines traditional soul food flavors into unique, vegetarian, and vegan popcorn varieties. Founded in 2016 by De J. Lozada, the company offers distinctive flavors such as Big Mama’s Fried Chicken, Heavenly Macaroni & Cheese, and Banana Pudding, all crafted with real-food ingredients and a secret blend of herbs and spices. Soul Popped emphasizes health-conscious snacking without compromising on taste, providing a guilt-free indulgence reminiscent of classic soul food dishes. Customers can purchase their products online, with nationwide shipping available, or through select retailers like Amazon.
Mama Moore’s Gourmet Popcorn is a family-owned business based in Grand Prairie, Texas, specializing in freshly made, handcrafted gourmet popcorn. Founded in 2012 by Debra Moore, the company began as a means to fund her youngest son’s college education and has since blossomed into a beloved local establishment. Offering over 35 unique flavors, Mama Moore’s caters to a wide range of tastes with sweet, savory, and premium options. Popular flavors include Salted Caramel, Spicy Cheddar, and Strawberry Shortcake, all made with all-natural ingredients and no preservatives. Customers can enjoy their popcorn through curbside pick-up or nationwide shipping, ensuring freshness with each order. The company also provides special occasion gifts, corporate gifts, and fundraising opportunities, making their gourmet popcorn suitable for various events and celebrations.
Lushee’s Gourmet Popcorn is a New Jersey-based, Black-owned business founded in 2018 . The company offers plenty of flavors of gourmet popcorn catering to a wide range of tastes with sweet, savory, and even boozy options. Signature flavors include Banana Pudding, Red Velvet, Caramel and Pecan, and Honey Jack Daniels, all crafted to deliver a rich and satisfying snacking experience. Lushees also offers up puffcorn, hull-less popcorn that is supremely munchable.
Popcorn Euphoria
The Midwest is known for it’s flavored popcorn but don’t tell Popcorn Euphoria that. This small Family owned Maryland business makes over 50 different flavors of popcorn for your enjoyment. You can book them for a popcorn bar for your events or order for home delivery.
Naughty but Nice Kettle Corn
This Family owned business from Birmingham, Alabama is making its own way in the competitive popcorn market. You can get your events catered with their truck. You can also get yourself single serve bags made up for your event, or get a large bag for movie night and scoop yourself. The options are numerous.
