'Rob's Backstage Popcorn,' the collaborative popcorn line created by 'The Naked Market' and the famous boy band 'The Jonas Brothers,' has debuted exclusively at Walmart store locations. The popcorn was announced in mid-2021, however, the food was not available on retail shelves until now. Walmart will stock Rob's Backstage Popcorn at nearly 2,800 locations across the United States.
The popcorn is Vegan, GMO-free, and contains a variety of natural ingredients that enhance its flavor. These ingredients include onion, garlic, bell peppers, carrots, and other GMO-free ingredients. One pack of Rob's Backstage Popcorn is 4-ozs and is sold at an MSRP of $3.98 USD. In addition to the thousands of physical retail locations, Walmart is also selling the boy band-backed popcorn on its online store.
GMO-Free Popcorn Lines
Rob's Backstage Popcorn Debuted its Products Exclusively at Walmart
Trend Themes
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