From Clarence Dannemiller’s 1935 door-to-door popcorn route in Ohio, C.J. Dannemiller Co. has grown into a family-owned wholesale supplier of nuts, popcorn, seeds and concession products for businesses nationwide. Now in its fourth generation, the company serves everyone from food manufacturers and retailers to concession operators, offering case orders, recurring delivery and pallet-scale purchasing. Its SQF certification adds documented food-safety standards to a business built around long-running customer relationships.
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Gold Medal Products CoFounded in 1931 by David C. Evans, family-owned and operated Gold Medal Products Co. manufactures concession equipment and supplies and has grown from selling drink concentrate into a producer for the concessions industry. The third generation of the Evans family leads the company, which reports more than 500 employees and manufacturing headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its history includes making concession machines and, more recently, producing packaged gourmet popcorn at a dedicated manufacturing facility.CINCINNATI, OH
Al's Delicious PopcornFamily-owned since 1985, Al’s Delicious Popcorn is an Ohio popcorn maker known for hand-crafted batches and more than 80 flavors. Its Columbus flagship, where the business began, develops new recipes and welcomes groups for free tours that include a look at the kitchen and a tasting.COLUMBUS, OH
King Nut CompaniesWith Cleveland roots dating to 1927 and a 2003 merger that created today’s company, King Nut Companies makes and packages roasted nuts and snack foods in Solon, Ohio. Its 350-plus team members produce roughly 500 million packages a year across more than 300,000 square feet, supplying major airlines as well as retail, food-service and private-label customers worldwide. The company is SQF Level 2 certified and operates under Kanan Enterprises, with the Kanan family in executive leadership.SOLON, OH
Popcorn EuphoriaVeteran-owned and family-run, Popcorn Euphoria is a Camp Springs shop known for making gourmet popcorn fresh on-site. Its more than 50 flavors are made with large non-GMO, gluten-free kernels, and the business also helps schools and community organizations raise money through popcorn fundraisers.CAMP SPRINGS, MD