A Quick History of Popcorn
    Popcorn has existed for longer than most people realize. The word "corn" was originally applied  to the most-used grain of a specific place. Centuries ago, maize was the most common grain in America so it took the name "corn." It keeps the name today.
    It is believed that the first use of wild and early cultivated corn was for popping. This "pop" corn played vital roles in Aztec ceremonies, both as food and decoration. Around the mid 1800's many American settlers began planting maize, or "popcorn."
    The industry grew throughout the 20th century and now Americans consume 17 billion quarts of popped popcorn each year! You can find popcorn at almost any place associated with fun, food, and fitness- movie theaters, sporting events, entertainment arenas, amusement parks, and other recreational centers. It is definitely one of our country's favorite snack foods and is a healthy choice as well.

A Quick History of SCHLAEGEL's products
    We started raising popcorn on our farm near Whiting, Kansas over 20 years ago. We now grow and package three varieties of popcorn.
    In 1995, we began making caramel popcorn using Grandma Schlaegel's family recipe. Since then, we have expanded our unpopped varieties to 33 different flavors packaged in three different sizes.
    We began to carry gift boxes and decorative tins shortly after we started selling popped popcorn. These items make great gifts, and in effect our busiest time of the year is now the months leading up to Christmas.