Butterkist Crunchy Toffee Popcorn

Butterkist is the UK’s leading popcorn brand, renowned for its signature toffee-coated kernels. The brand’s heritage dates back to 1914 in the United States, where it was originally established by the Holcomb & Hoke Manufacturing Company following the development of a specific popcorn machine. It eventually made its way to the United Kingdom, where it became a household name synonymous with cinema and home snacking.

Today, Butterkist is a prominent brand within the KP Snacks portfolio. While it originated in Ohio, it is now firmly established as a British brand in terms of production and market presence. The popcorn is primarily manufactured at dedicated facilities in the United Kingdom, specifically at the KP Snacks production site in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.

Ownership of the brand has transitioned several times, moving from its American founders to companies like Tandy and later Cadbury Trebor Bassett. In 2017, the brand was acquired by KP Snacks, which is a subsidiary of the Intersnack Group. As of 2026, Butterkist remains under the ultimate ownership of Intersnack, a leading European manufacturer of savoury snacks headquartered in Germany.