Greetings Jac3:
I feared that Jiffy Pop would go the way of the dinosaur because of
the invention of microwave popcorn but I have found current
information that it is still produced. It remains an excellent
popcorn choice for outdoor camping adventures.
I recently (about 6 weeks ago) purchased some Jiffy Pop in the
aluminum popper pan at a local Target store. It was marked down to 60
cents per unit. When I popped some, I was immediately transported
back to my childhood and the amazement of watching that aluminum foil
expand in its bubble shape as the popcorn popped. :) So, you may
want to phone your local Target store and see if they are still
carrying Jiffy Pop.
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ConAgra makes/controls the Jiffy Pop brand. Their web page about the
product is located at
http://www.conagrafoods.com/brands/jiffy_pop.jsp?lpnc=ok&null where it
states to "look for Jiffy Pop at grocery stores [and] convenience
stores" - it does *not* reference that the popcorn is no longer
produced.
The contact information for ConAgra Foods is:
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
Attn: Consumer Affairs
One ConAgra Drive
Omaha, NE 68102-5001
402-595-4000
Their online contact page is at
http://www.conagrafoods.com/utilities/contact.jsp?lpnc=ok&null where
you may send an email directly from there with a more detailed
inquiry.
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Hometown Favorites "The Hard To Find Grocer" sells Jiffy Pop for $1.50
per unit at http://www.hometownfavorites.com/shop/candy_cat_js.asp?c=28&p=1#
- see the third item in the fourth row and click there to view and
order.
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In an article (Nov 4, 2003) at
http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/news_features/urban_buy/documents/02201544.htm
it reads "In the spirit of Jiffy Pop, still available at Shaw’s
Supermarkets ($1.19), popcorn has made a triumphant return to the
stovetop..."
The website for Shaw's Supermarkets is located at
http://www.shaws.com/ and their online contact form is located at
http://forms.shaws.com/toolbar/contact_us/index.html . You might wish
to contact them and have an order shipped directly to you in a case
lot.
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Should you require clarification of any of the links or information I
have provided, please request it before closing and rating this
question and I will be happy to respond.
Best regards,
journalist-ga
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