Naturally Homegrown Foods, the creators of the renowned Hardbite chips, proudly introduced its latest venture into the world of irresistible snacks with the launch of Poptastic – a vibrant and innovative brand of popcorn.

From the trusted makers of Hardbite, a leading Canadian brand of all-natural kettle-cooked potato and root vegetable chips, Poptastic promises to take your taste buds on a thrilling journey with four distinct and delectable flavors. Inspired by the commitment to quality, Poptastic offers a snack that not only tantalizes the senses but also embodies the company’s dedication to all-natural ingredients and a healthier snacking experience.

Bold Flavors and Bright Fun Packaging

Poptastic inaugural lineup features four notable flavours designed to cater to a variety of palates:

• Honey Salt: A perfect blend of sweet and salty, providing a harmonious flavour explosion with every bite.
• Buttah for Days: Indulge in the rich and buttery delight that will transport you to popcorn paradise.
• Black Sea Salt: A sophisticated twist, combining the boldness of black salt with the classic crunch of popcorn.
• Spicy Canadian Cheddah: A zesty homage to Canadian flavors, delivering a spicy kick and cheesy goodness.

The flavours are not the only product attribute that makes Poptastic stand out – the packaging is a celebration of fun and delight, ensuring that each bag is as visually memorable as the popcorn inside.

**A Healthier Snack for All**

Poptastic is committed to providing a better-for-you snack. With all-natural ingredients, non-GMO verification, and gluten-free certification, Poptastic caters to health-conscious consumers who refuse to compromise on taste.

Get ready to embark on a popcorn adventure like never before with Poptastic – where bold flavours meet fun and fearless packaging, and every bite is a moment of pure delight.

Canadian-owned and operated snack food company wins 2022 BC Export Award in the Consumer Products Category

Surrey, BC (March 7th, 2023) – Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd. (NHF), the leading natural snack food manufacturer, has been awarded the 2022 BC Export Award in the Consumer Products Category recognizing the company’s success.

“Getting our Canadian products onto the shelves of overseas retailers in countries like Japan or Taiwan is a great feeling.”, said Lauren Rebar, Director of Sales at NHF. “We are proud to be recognized by Business in Vancouver as a leading exporter for consumer products in British Columbia and are looking forward to bringing a small piece of Canada to more stores across the globe. We can’t thank BIV and our partners around the world for the support they’ve given us.”

The Hardbite brand has a amassed a loyal and growing customer base across a wide range of food distribution channels in Canada and the United States and has been proud to export overseas to countries like Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. By the end of 2024, NHF plans to export to an additional three more countries.

As per the BC Export Awards, “The BC Export Awards are the province’s most prestigious awards paying tribute to the success and innovative approaches of BC export companies. Extending across industries the awards recognize achievements in 8 different categories and are a celebration of the contributions exporters have made to both the provincial and national economy. Conceived in 1982, the program has recognized over 300 companies since its inception, reflecting the growth and diversity of BC’s economy over the past 30 years.”

NHF and its anchor brand Hardbite started in British Columbia by handcrafting all-natural chips without artificial flavours or preservatives, that appeals to consumer’s growing preference for Better-For-You (BFY) snacks. Since it’s inception, NHF’s goal has been to create the highest quality natural snacks.

Canadian owned and operated Naturally Homegrown Foods competes with industry leaders Kellogg and Hain-Celestial, and wins 2021 Retail Council of Canada’s Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award in the Savoury Snack category

Surrey, BC, July 12, 2021:  Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd., a leading natural snack food manufacturer has been awarded the 2021 Retail Council of Canada’s Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award for its Hardbite “Explorer Pack”.

The Retail Council of Canada’s annual awards program, the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards celebrates advancement and excellence in new food distribution and innovation.  In the Savoury Snacks category this year, Naturally Homegrown Foods’ Explorer Pack 32 count multi-unit package was crowned the winner. “We are very proud of this innovative product, and it is great to see Canadian owned and operated companies play a role in our food supply chain” said Kirk Homenick, President of Naturally Homegrown Foods. The multi-unit pack is comprised of 32 units of some of the bestselling Hardbite potato chip flavours:  Rock Salt & Vinegar, Spicy Dill Pickle, Ketchup and Wild Onion & Yogurt. This Better-For-You snack pack:

• Contains nothing artificial, using all natural ingredients
• Is free from gluten and cholesterol
• Launched in Costco West Canada

The delicious and distinct flavour mix is complemented by high impact artwork that embodies the Hardbite brand ethos of enjoying life.  “We were very intentional in creating this new product to give the consumer a range of flavours, in convenient packages that helps them snack on-the-go.

Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd. (NHF) is a BC based, high growth, snack food company focused on developing and marketing products that appeal to consumers’ growing preference for Better-For-You (BFY) snacks. Our anchor brand, Hardbite is a rapidly growing, kettle fried chip brand. Through its simple, major allergen-free and non-GMO ingredients, Hardbite embodies our BFY mission and has amassed a loyal and growing customer base across a wide range of food distribution channels in Canada and the United States.