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Inside the January/February edition of Go Magazine (AAA publications) there is a great 3 page feature story about Greenville!

Kudos to us, we're featured on page 16.

For the past few years, Americans have been more health conscious than they have in the past, and they are always looking for healthier alternatives to their favorite snacks! Well, if you’re a popcorn lover, you’re in luck! Popcorn has no artificial additives or preservatives and is sugar-free.

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, obesity statistics have more than doubled in the past 30 years, especially in young children. To stop this, it is time to turn your taste buds to the delicious nutrients found in popcorn.

Did you know popcorn is a whole grain that contains 40 or more nutrients? Or that the germ in the popcorn kernel contains all of the B complex vitamins, plus vitamin E, Riboflavin and Thiamine?

Here are some other interesting popcorn facts you may not have known:

Now if those facts are not “official” enough for you… check these out!

The next time you're wanting a tasty snack, stop by Poppington's to get your healthy snack! 

Its time to set the record straight. There really is no such thing as hulless popcorn. The hull of the kernel is the seed, so naturally, all popcorn has a hull. Also, popcorn is held together by the hull. A kernel becomes the fluffy popcorn we know and love by exploding (hence "pop"corn) and turning inside out.  The dark piece of popcorn, deep inside the popcorn, is the hull!

The leading complaint of popcorn consumers is the kernel gets stuck in their teeth. So, the next logical step is to get hulless popcorn, when in reality, hulless popcorn is just popcorn made from a smaller kernel that still contains a hull. The hull of the kernel is the seed, and popcorn cannot exist without a seed. However, smaller hulled popcorn, when popped, is smaller, tenderer and less noticeable.  When it pops, the hull breaks up into smaller pieces and does not get noticed in your teeth. 

In addition, a study done by scientists at the University of Scranton found that the hull of popcorn is packed with disease-fighting antioxidants.  These antioxidants are known as polyphenols, which help prevent damage to cells in your body. So the next time you want a healthy snack, don't be so quick to pass up the popcorn. Add it to your daily fruits and vegetables, and you will have yourself a snack packed full of disease-fighting antioxidants! However, you may be contradicting those antioxidants by smothering your popcorn in butter, salt and cheese. 

Finally… a breakdown of the pros and cons of hulless popcorn: 

The pros of "hulless" popcorn: safer for people with braces and may be easier to digest for some people.

The cons of "hulless" popcorn: a smaller variety is available for consumers and is slightly more expensive than regular-sized hulls. 

Are you ready for it? It's the first of the month...you know what that means! It's time to announce September's Flavor of the Month! And it is Maple Caramel Bacon Cheddar!

With a funky combination, the mouth-watering bacon flavor with rich golden cheddar and the rich maple and sweet caramel... This flavor combination will definitely cause an explosion of flavor!

In addition to being popular among customers, Maple Caramel Bacon Cheddar is one of the owner's favorite mixes in the store!

Stop in the store or order online today to enjoy September's Flavor of the Month!

Here at Poppington's, we love to find new flavors and combinations to bring you the best popcorn around! It is our goal to always provide customers with fresh, delicious popcorn in a variety of flavors.

Every month, we pick out a certain flavor to put in the spotlight.  July is spotlighting Cajun as the Flavor of the Month!

Known to our customers as the "Ragin' Cajun Flavor of the South", it will transport your taste buds to southern Louisiana with every bite!

Cajun popcorn would be the perfect addition to a summer time crawfish boil! So get the family and friends together to celebrate Louisiana Cajun style!

"Oh my word, so many choices.... so little time. It is hard to choose--so many great choices. Best customer service too! We definitely will be back!" -Georgia Martincic

"I am so addicted!! The popcorn was fresh (they were popping it when we walked in) and so tasty! I will be a return customer! Thank you for such a wonderful, tasty, yummy popcorn!" -Catherine Beard Howard

"This place is truly one of a kind. It is such a novelty and makes a grown person feel like a kid in a candy store! The different popcorn flavors are phenomenal and one of a kind. Definitely a "MUST SEE" in Greenville!!! I'm currently munching to some watermelon flavored popcorn (who knew?!!)" -Laura Kretzmer

"The only thing better than the popcorn is the service! Bob and Rose have gone out of their way to help me with every visit! LOVE this place! :) keep on popping, guys!" -Aleatha Cone Moore

"We were there AGAIN on Sunday!!! Hands down BEST POPCORN!! Great atmosphere as well!! We drive from Anderson to get our popcorn fix!!! Everyone should check them out!!!" -Dana Vaughn Horne

"Love the tuxedo popcorn! Delicious" -Monica K. Scott

Thank you SO much to all of our wonderful customers who took the time to write us great reviews!! Keep posting to Facebook and you may be featured next time!

Welcome to Oktoberfest at Poppington's! To celebrate the special month, Poppington's Flavor of the Month is Beer Cheddar!

For those unaware of the meaning of Oktoberfest, it is the world's largest annual fair held in Munich, Germany.  It is a 16-day festival running from late September to the first weekend of October.  More than 6 million people from around the world attend the event every year!

However, if you choose to celebrate closer to home, Beer Cheddar is the perfect addition to any football tailgate.  With its creamy texture and subtle beer flavor, Beer Cheddar is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

For those from the northern US, our Beer Cheddar popcorn is reminiscent of the Wisconsin Beer Cheddar Soup!

Pop in today to grab a this popular flavor!

It's that time again! A new flavor has come to the spotlight! August's Flavor of the Month is... CHEESEBURGER!

This blend will trick your taste buds! The blend of smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, peppered tomatoes and dill pickles brings together all the flavors of your favorite cheeseburger into one handful of popcorn! You will be convinced you just took a bite of a big, juicy cheeseburger, but it's gourmet popcorn! All mixed together, Cheeseburger is a mixture that is sure to please!

Okay Poppington's family, it's time to give a warm popping welcome to our three newest flavors! We are so excited to announce Poppington's now has Garlic Butter Scampi, Buffalo Wings and Blue Cheese!

Garlic Butter Scampi is just like taking a trip to Italy.  Bursting with garlic and buttery creaminess, you will not be able to put this popcorn down! You'll be coming back for more as soon as your finish your bag. This flavor was a HUGE hit at our flavor tasting last month, as well as in-store!

Do you love Buffalo Wings? And popcorn? Well now you're in luck because you can get them both in one bite! The savory and spicy mixture tricks your taste buds into thinking you're biting into a juicy, hot Buffalo wing! This one is sure to be a hit!

And last, but certainly not least, welcome Blue Cheese to the flavor family! This popcorn is a decadent mixture of rich and creamy flavor just bursting in your mouth!

Stop in today and grab a bag of one of the new flavors! Or, if you're feeling adventurous, buy all three!