{"product_id":"pop-off-the-cob-popcorn-by-free-day-popcorn-of-byron-ne","title":"Pop-Off-The-Cob Popcorn by Free Day Popcorn of Byron, NE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eAdd a little “wait…this is so cool” moment to your Nebraska gift box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eThis Nebraska Popping Ear is popcorn still on the cob, individually sealed for freshness and ready to pop. Just place it in the microwave and watch the kernels pop right off the ear — a fun, Nebraska farm-inspired treat that feels part snack, part science experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003ePicked from a rural Nebraska farm in Byron, NE this is the kind of simple, memorable item that makes your Nebraska gift box feel more personal. It’s great for families, kids, grandparents, teachers, holiday boxes, care packages, and anyone who loves a snack with a little story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wf6jk6\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19vv1z1\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eFarm-fresh Nebraska popcorn on the cob from Byron, NE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j6uget\" data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003ePops right off the ear in the microwave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5al19w\" data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eIndividually sealed for freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g45aui\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eFun for kids, grandkids, teachers, and holiday gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"435o31\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eNon-GMO, naturally gluten-free, 100% whole grain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to build your Nebraska Box with this awesome popping ear from Free Day Popcorn?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nebraskainabox.com\/collections\/all-nebraska-gift-boxes\"\u003eClick Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Free Day Popcorn Company\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacing-style text-block text-block--AMW1DYUZKOXBFU1BSO__heading h2    text-block--align-left\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOur Story\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-block-ASkt5cEtYa1hRYmNLc__page-content\" class=\"shopify-block rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cohm-flMehc\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, Nate and Stacey Freitag founded Free Day Popcorn Company with a simple goal: to provide the freshest popcorn possible. The name \"Free Day\" comes from the German meaning of the Freitags' last name— \u003cem\u003e\"frei\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeaning \"free\" and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"tag\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeaning \"day.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Day Popcorn is grown in the heart of America along the Kansas-Nebraska border on a farm that has been in Nate’s family for generations. After tasting popcorn straight from the field, Nate and Stacey were struck by how much fresher and crisper it was than typical grocery store popcorn. Inspired by this difference, Nate began researching high-quality popcorn seed and rented a few acres from his parents’ farm. From these humble beginnings, Free Day Popcorn has become a true labor of love for the Freitags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Free Day Popcorn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike commercial processors who may store popcorn for up to 18 months before it reaches the package, our popcorn is as fresh as it gets. Fresher popcorn means a more consistent pop, with fewer unpopped kernels and less waste. It also means a lighter, crispier texture with fewer hulls. Our customers tell us it’s the best popcorn they’ve ever tasted—even without added toppings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Free Day Popcorn, we believe people value knowing where their food comes from and having a connection to the farmers who grow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFree Day Popcorn is proudly:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKosher Certified (Star-K):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCertified by one of the most trusted names in kosher food regulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe grow all of our popcorn naturally—no genetic modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGluten-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSafe for gluten-sensitive snackers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Whole Grain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvery kernel is a whole, unprocessed grain—just the way nature intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1840\/0787\/files\/Freitag364_480x480.jpg?v=1730757522\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout Us\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to managing the farm, Nate teaches high school online through Insight School of Kansas, K12, Inc. He holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania and completed his undergraduate studies in Citizenship Education at Juniata College. Before moving back to the Midwest, he taught social studies at Huntingdon Area High School in Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacey oversees sales and marketing for Free Day Popcorn while also caring for their four daughters. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Communication from Juniata College and has worked as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity Relations and Volunteer Coordinator at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketing Coordinator for an engineering firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketing Coordinator for a startup wound care company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNew \u0026amp; Noteworthy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Day Popcorn has been featured on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1011now.com\/video\/2024\/08\/19\/free-day-popcorn-company-near-byron-preparing-popcorn-harvest\/\" title=\"Pure Nebraska\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePure Nebraska\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rfdtv.com\/free-day-popcorn-this-farmers-business-is-popping-with-success-big-flavor\" title=\"Free Day on RFDTV\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRFD TV\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, sharing our story with popcorn lovers near and far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar-K Kosher Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAwarded by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture and USDA (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighest Efficiency Winner, Popcorn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e– Awarded by the University of Nebraska, Lincoln TAPS Program (2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite and Building Development Fund (SBDF) Grant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– From the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThriving in Thayer County Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Presented by Thayer County Economic Development Alliance (2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Value-Added Producers Grant (VAPG) – Featured in the Center for Rural Affairs newsletter and the Superior Express (2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for joining us on this journey and for supporting farm-fresh, family-grown popcorn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nebraska In A Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48821844476132,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/6392\/files\/poppingearspopcorn1.jpg?v=1777159115","url":"https:\/\/www.nebraskainabox.com\/products\/pop-off-the-cob-popcorn-by-free-day-popcorn-of-byron-ne","provider":"Nebraska In A Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}