Poppycock
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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.<ref>Poppycock flavors from Poppycock website</ref>
HistoryEdit
The history of Poppycock is uncertain. According to Lincoln Snacks, Poppycock was invented by Howard Vair in the 1950s as a snack to accompany him on road trips.<ref name="history"/> In 1960, Wander, a Swiss company, bought the rights to Poppycock and moved production to their Villa Park, Illinois, facility.<ref name="history"/>
However, in 1969, a snack matching the description of Poppycock was patented by Arnold Rebane, who worked for the Wander Company.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
In 1991, Lincoln Snacks Company acquired Poppycock<ref name="history">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and on September 7, 2007, Lincoln Snacks was purchased by ConAgra Foods. The product is also now cross-branded with the Orville Redenbacher's brand.