The classic holiday popcorn tin, often decorated with snowy scenes or jolly Santas, has been a seasonal staple for generations. Opening that tin to find three distinct sections — butter, cheese and caramel — was a moment of pure childhood magic. Poppy Hand-crafted Popcorn’s holiday flavors and exclusive holiday tin tap into that same nostalgia while giving it a modern twist.
Founded in 2014 in Asheville, Poppy gives popcorn a twist with unique flavors and fresh ingredients. Known for their bright, modern packaging and novel flavors, Poppy has become a North Carolina favorite that’s steadily winning hearts nationwide. From classics like white cheddar and salted caramel to pimento cheese and Mexican street corn popcorn, Poppy has a flavor for everyone.
Their batches are always popped fresh, mixed by hand and packaged with the kind of care you can taste. When the holidays come around, Poppy goes all in.
Poppy has dropped four festive flavors that are sure to bring some magic to this season whether you’re gifting, hosting or simply treating yourself. Their small-batch, flavor-packed creations feel like an elevated homage to those beloved tins, bringing back the joy of sharing popcorn around the tree.
Here are Poppy’s holiday flavors:
Christmas Confetti: Poppy’s salted caramel popcorn gets a festive remix for the holidays. Salted caramel popcorn finished with a drizzle of dark and white chocolate and topped with sprinkles.
Peppermint Bark: A fun twist on the classic Christmas treat — peppermint popcorn topped with crushed peppermint candy and a drizzle of chocolate.
Reindeer Crunch: Caramelized nuts and a drizzle of chocolate add the perfect crunch to Poppy’s salted caramel popcorn.
Gingerbread: Cinnamon, nutmeg and clove transform Poppy’s salted caramel popcorn into a cozy, gingerbread-inspired treat.
Poppy’s take on the nostalgic Christmas popcorn tin features a one-gallon, metallic gold tin bucket packed with your choice of holiday popcorn.
Poppy can be found in stores across North Carolina (pictured above at Logan’s Garden Shop in Raleigh). These exclusive holiday flavors are also available in holiday bundles and gift sets online at poppyhandcraftedpopcorn.com. The Holiday Favorites Gift Set includes a 10.5-oz bag of Peppermint Bark, Christmas Confetti and Reindeer Crunch for triple the cheer.
Additionally, in collaboration with Western North Carolina’s Willow Hill Soap Co., Poppy’s Warm Wishes Gift Sets pairs each of Poppy’s holiday flavors with a custom hand-poured in Western North Carolina.
Part of Poppy’s charm is how deeply rooted they are in their Asheville home (they even have a signature “Asheville Mix” flavor). Their reach continues to grow, but the brand retains that small-batch, handmade spirit that made them special from day one. Supporting Got to Be N.C. members, like Poppy, this holiday season means supporting businesses that believe in community and creativity.