Hello. We’re Butterkist – the folks behind the Nation’s favourite popcorn. And we’re here to make sure your popcorn is the best it can be. We want you to love the taste as much as we do.
That’s why we’ve spent the last 100 years perfecting our best ever recipe – using feedback from our lovely customers along the way. We think it’s perfectly popalicious! But don’t just take our word for it, pop it for yourself!


Hoke and Holburn pop onto the scene with their revolutionary B-kist popcorn machine.


The depression is at its worst, but Butterkist popcorn was lifting spirits at just 5c a bag. Bargain Brilliance!

Butterkist popcorn arrives in Blighty where cinema goers and American soldiers can't get enough of it.


Butterkist popcorn is one of the few things that isn't rationed and is sold directly to cinemas. Clever clogs!


Going from the big screen to the small one, we launched our first ever TV campaign.

Butterkist production is moved over to the new factory in Pontefract where it's stayed ever since.


Everyone loves the taste so much, we decide the new heart logo has to feature on the bags.

Our Butterkist boffins create exciting new flavours including Salted Caramel and Sour Cream & Chive.

We're 100 years old and we're celebrating with a huge competition - find a golden birthday card in your bag and you could win up to £100. Wow!

Introducing our Best Ever Recipe - tastier, crunchier and completely irresistible, As the Nation's favourite popcorn 'Love the Taste' was our mantra when we went back on TV.

