Poppycock
Poppycock is a brand of candied popcorn. Though it is marketed in a variety of combinations, the original mixture consists of clusters of popcorn, almonds, and pecans covered in a candy glaze. Other specialty combinations include mixtures with emphasis on cashews, chocolate, and pecans.[1]
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[edit] History
The history of Poppycock is uncertain. According to Lincoln Snacks, Poppycock was invented by Harold Vair in the 1950s as a snack to accompany him on road trips.[2] In 1960, Wander, a Swiss company, bought the rights to Poppycock and moved production to their Villa Park, Illinois, facility.[2]
However in 1969, a snack matching the description of Poppycock was patented by Arnold Rebane, who worked for the Wander Company.[3]
In 1991, the Lincoln Snacks Company acquired Poppycock[2] and in On September 7, 2007, Lincoln Snacks was purchased by ConAgra Foods, the current Poppycock distributor.
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[edit] References
- ^ Poppycock flavors from Poppycock website
- ^ a b c "Lincoln Snacks official Poppycock History". Lincoln Snacks. Archived from the original on 9 February 2005. http://web.archive.org/web/20050209235350/http://lincolnsnacks.com/poppycock/history.asp.
- ^ "Patent for snack matching the description of Poppycock". US Patent Office. http://www.google.com/patents?id=q9kBAAAAEBAJ&printsec=abstract&zoom=4&source=gbs_overview_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
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