Chennai, July 2, 2026: Gourmet Popcornica, India’s largest popcorn maize company and the fourth largest globally, has received a personal letter of recognition from the Vice President of India, His Excellency Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan. The letter acknowledges the company’s extraordinary contribution to Indian agriculture, farmer livelihoods, and the nation’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
In his message, the Vice President wrote: “Your vision, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit have transformed popcorn into one of India’s most popular snack foods while creating value for maize farmers and generating livelihoods across the country.”
The letter, dated June 23, 2026, was addressed to Shri S.B.P. Pattabhi Rama Rao, Managing Director of Gourmet Popcornica Pvt. Ltd. It highlights a journey that began with agricultural knowledge transfer from Preferred Popcorn in Nebraska, USA, and has since expanded across several Indian states. Today, Gourmet Popcornica works with nearly 20,000 farmers in nine states, cultivating over 40,000 acres of popcorn maize.
Responding to the honour, Shri S.B.P. Pattabhi Rama Rao said: “This recognition from the Vice President of India is not mine alone. It belongs to every farmer who trusted us with their land, every team member who believed in the mission, and every partner who has walked this journey with us. This is not our summit, it is our fuel to do more for Indian agriculture and for Bharat.”
The Vice President further expressed confidence that Gourmet Popcornica’s efforts will not only enable India to achieve popcorn maize self‑sufficiency by 2030 but also position the nation as an exporter of premium quality popcorn maize on the global stage.
About Gourmet Popcornica Gourmet Popcornica is a Chennai‑based agri‑to‑consumer company building India’s popcorn value chain, from hybrid seed and farmer partnerships to kernel processing, storage, cinema supply, and branded retail and e‑commerce products.
Founded in 2014, the company works closely with 19,500 farmers across nine states, cultivating over 40,000 acres of popcorn maize. This makes Gourmet Popcornica India’s largest producer of popcorn maize and the fourth largest globally. The company prioritises product integrity, supply reliability, farmer impact, sustainable packaging, and responsible sourcing across its operations.
For more information, visit www.gourmetpopcornica.in.
