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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.
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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.
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Come
visit us!
The best way to learn
more about our production business and to purchase our products is
to see it first hand. We encourage you stop by or set up a tour by
calling (800)844-7494. We hope to hear from you soon!
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