Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP
Crush your cravings with Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Ready-to-Eat Popcorn, microwave popcorn, seasonal and flavored popcorn.
The Story
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP began in 2001 when Angie and Dan Bastian turned a Mankato, Minnesota garage operation into a national snack brand. What started as a way to fund their children's education grew from weekend farmers markets into a gluten-free, Non-GMO popcorn empire.
The couple spotted an internet ad for kettle-corn equipment and launched with a simple mission: make honest snacks with big flavor. Today the brand is known for Ready-to-Eat Popcorn and microwave varieties, sold in retailers nationwide.
Through it all, the Bastians have kept the phone off at the dinner table and stayed true to the values that built the company — family first, quality ingredients, and treating employees like teammates. Their story is a reminder that scaling doesn't have to mean selling out.
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Products & Services
BOOMCHICKAPOP Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn
The classic kettle corn that started it all. Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn is made with real butter, sugar, and salt for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Gluten-free and made with non-GMO ingredients.
BOOMCHICKAPOP Cinnamon Churro Popcorn
A sweet and spicy twist on classic popcorn. Cinnamon Churro flavor combines warm cinnamon and sugar with a hint of chili for a festive, dessert-like snack. Made with real ingredients and no artificial flavors.
Company Timeline
2012 — Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP founded
Angie and Dan Bastian founded Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP with a mission to bring healthy, whole-grain popcorn to grocery shelves.
2015 — Shark Tank appearance
The Bastians appeared on Shark Tank, gaining national exposure and investment to scale production.
2017 — National retail expansion
Expanded distribution to major national retailers including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
2020 — E-commerce platform launch
Launched direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform for online ordering and subscription boxes.
Episodes Featuring Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP
Founders Featured
Angie Bastian
Angie Bastian is the co-founder of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a natural kettle corn brand she started with her husband Dan in 2001. What began as a small operation to fund their children's education grew into one of America's fastest-growing natural snack brands, based in Mankato, Minnesota.
1 episode
Dan Bastian
Dan Bastian co-founded Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP with his wife Angie in 2001, operating from their Mankato, Minnesota garage. After spotting an internet ad for kettle-corn equipment, he launched a weekend venture that grew into a leading natural popcorn brand, which the couple sold in 2017.
1 episode