Quality Popcorn Kernels from Our Leading Butterfly Popcorn Wholesaler - SA's favourite on-the-go snack
But first, some history. The first evidence of popped corn was found on a 6,700-year-old corn cob in Peru where corn was likely cultivated as a domestic crop.
The famous corn kernels we know today were popped, just over one hundred years ago, to save the movie theatre business from failing during the Great Depression. Popcorn was inexpensive and brought people into the cinemas. The rising demand and popularity of popcorn also kept struggling farmers producing during this trying time.
Popcorn has survived the decades that made it one of the most desired snacks in the world. Salty or sweet, every generation loves this little popped kernel for its simplicity, diversity and affordability.
Production and Monitoring
THEPA popcorn is produced on the banks of the Orange River near the Vanderkloof Dam, where the soil is rich and fertile.
We procure only the best imported hybrid cultivars and have handpicked local farmers to grow our popcorn free from genetically modified organisms (non-GMO). Our agronomic approach and services to our farmers ensure the best processes are selected for increasing the quality and production of crops. Everything from the irrigation to the planting of crops is monitored. We use GPS precision farming planters to accurately plant the required number of seed per hectare at the exact correct depth and width. When the popcorn is harvested, it is taken to a silo system before it goes to our cleaning facility.
Competitive popcorn distribution in a Niche Market
While popcorn can be easily cultivated and distributed to anywhere in the world, there is no popcorn like THEPA popcorn.
The THEPA standard ensures that every part of the manufacturing process produces the best quality popcorn in the country. The colour, size and inherent qualities of our kernels are simply unmatched.
The Warehouse
That stores our popcorn is designed to handle extreme weather. The facility ensures the sustained quality of our product before it is distributed.
Popcorn Kernel Quality Control
We check for kernel colour, damage from insects, defective kernels, moisture content and popping ratio. We also ensure that there are no undesirable smells during popping. THEPA is the first and currently the only (FSSC) 22000 v5 certified popcorn processor in Africa.
The Cleaning Facility
Our cleaning facility is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment that ensures the quality of our product.
Moreover, because we can trace the link between the silo system and our cleaning facility, we can prevent contamination of our product as it moves between the key facilities, the last of which is the warehouse. Contact us for more information.
