About Us
The Weaver Popcorn Story
The Kernel Behind Every Great Popcorn Moment
For more than a century, the Weaver family has grown one thing — the perfect popcorn kernel.
What began in 1928 as a small Indiana farm has evolved into the world’s most trusted supplier of commercial popcorn. Yet the heart of the company remains unchanged:
Grow with integrity
Innovate with purpose
Deliver exceptional quality
Today, Weaver supplies CPG brands, theaters, concessions, gourmet shops, and global distributors — all while remaining proudly family-owned.
What Makes Us POP
Our Vision
To be the most trusted name in the bulk popcorn industry and recognized as the supplier of choice in everything popcorn in all channels we sell, measured by our overall share and volume
Our Mission
"Come grow with us" as we delight our customers and growers, while building our associates.
Our Pillars of Excellence
SAFETY
QUALITY
service
VALUE
Our Guiding Values
- I am trustworthy
- I am aligned with our mission and values
- I am empowered
- I will never give up
Our History
1928
The Beginning
Weaver plants its first popcorn fields.
1930s - 1940s
Local Recognition
Theaters and shops choose Weaver for quality.
1950s
Commercial Growth
Expanded farming & early distribution
1960s
Hybrid Innovation
Intentional hybrid development begins.
1970s
Scaling Up
Processing, testing, and storage investments.
1980s
The Gourmet Boom
Mushroom kernels elevate coated popcorn.
1990s
Global Supplier
Weaver expands into international markets.
2000s
Next Generation
Modernization and R&D investment.
2010s
Precision Performance
Moisture control, hybrid science, testing labs.
2020s
Industry Leader
Best known for high quality and dynamic services
The Future
Innovation with Integrity.
The future is bright at Weaver Popcorn as we delight our customers and consumers with the very best quality and service in the popcorn industry. Building upon a century of industry leadership; our people, products, and processes will propel our growth for the next generation of continued success.
Explore Our Products
Bulk & Commercial Popcorn
From 35-lb bags to super sacks and full tankers — ready for any scale of production.
Mushroom Kernels
Round, durable, and built to hold caramel, chocolate, and premium coatings without breaking.
Large Kernel Butterfly
Consistently sized kernels for uniform pop in large scale operations, coupled with a sturdy kernel for all light coatings
High Expansion Butterfly
Light, airy, and ideal for movie theaters, concessions, ready-to-eat snacks, and classic popcorn experiences.
