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Midwest Magic!

There’s something about the Midwest. The fresh air, the farmland, the work ethic. It’s magic! Recently some of that Midwest Magical Pixie Dust flew Black Jewell’s way and we had the opportunity to pitch our products to the Walmart buying team through their Open Call initiative. Walmart is focused on increasing US Jobs and […]

Popcorn for Breakfast?

No, we aren’t trying to start a new Popcorn-for-Breakfast trend, but we did offer a taste to the local Indianapolis WISHTV Weekend Daybreak anchor, Brenna Donnelly, bright and early on a Saturday morning. Thanks to our membership with Indiana Grown, an organization highlighting Indiana based farmers and foods, we had the opportunity to chat about […]

Grandma’s Popcorn Ball Recipe

There was a time, believe it or not, when trick-or-treaters would be rewarded with homemade treats instead of store bought snacks. Some of you may remember getting these in your goody bags as you ran through the neighborhood. While it may be frowned upon nowadays, these homemade goodies were a big part of the Halloween tradition […]

On The Road with Black Jewell – Making Great Products

Have you ever wondered exactly what it takes to make the best popcorn products available? Obviously, it all starts with our unique, colorful kernels. But, have you ever thought about all of the work that goes into getting those kernels from the farmer to your store? For example, all of the work that goes into […]

On The Road with Black Jewell – KeHE Holiday Show

We were back on the road for the KeHE Holiday Show which was held on June 12-13 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. KeHE is one of the largest distributors of natural and specialty food items in the U.S. and they happen to be our largest distributor among the several we utilize to get our products […]

On The Road With Black Jewell – Sweets & Snacks

Barry took Black Jewell to the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago to show off our amazing popcorn. Find out how we stacked up against the competition.

The Importance of Antioxidants

Like most people, you have probably heard a lot in the past few years about antioxidants and how important they can be to your health. You can’t pick up a magazine, turn on the radio, or watch a Morning Talk Show without someone touting the benefits of an antioxidant rich diet. However, unlike some of the other things that media talks about, the power of antioxidants has real science behind it.

Soil Temperature & Waiting for the Optimal Conditions

As the weather starts to get warmer, and the sun shines a bit longer, we all start feeling a little impatient. We want to get outside. Maybe you’ve thought all winter about your garden. We have too. Only on a much bigger scale. But a little patience now will get you big rewards later.

What makes Original Black so special?

The difference between Black Jewell kernels is obvious from even the quickest glance. Unlike the typical yellow or white popcorn you see loaded on your shelves at the local supermarket, the vibrant colors of our popcorn varieties stick out.