New Local Snack at Our Near West Store - Fat of the Land Potato Chips!

New Local Snack at Our Near West Store - Fat of the Land Potato Chips!

We’re excited to welcome a new, local, seed-oil-free snack maker to our Near West Store: Fat of the Land! Founded by nurse and dad Donald Ridings, this Indiana-based brand was created with one goal: bring back snacks made with real, simple ingredients that families can feel good about.

Fat of the Land chips are kettle-cooked in 100% premium beef tallow, a traditional animal fat prized for its rich flavor and stability at high heat. Unlike conventional chips made with industrial seed and vegetable oils, these snacks focus on wholesome, time-tested ingredients you recognize and trust.

What makes Fat of the Land special is their commitment to real ingredients: made without seed oils, artificial additives, or added sugars, using just potatoes, sea salt, and traditional fats. Created by parents who wanted a snack they could feel proud sharing with their own kids, Fat of the Land focuses on clean, nourishing, nutrient-forward recipes inspired by ancestral cooking practices.

Whether you’re shopping for family snacks, looking for a cleaner alternative to mainstream chips, or just curious about traditional fats, Fat of the Land brings a fresh yet time-tested snack choice to our shelves.

We’re currently offering two flavors of their kettle-cooked chips at our Near West Store: Simple Sea Salt and Salt & Vinegar.

Stop by and grab a bag (or two) on your next visit!

Welcoming a New Local Vendor: Poppin’ Cobs Popcorn

Welcoming a New Local Vendor: Poppin’ Cobs Popcorn

We’re excited to welcome Poppin’ Cobs Popcorn, a truly Hoosier-grown snack maker whose story, values, and delicious flavors are now part of our local vendor family. Poppin’ Cobs isn’t just another popcorn brand–it’s a family farm’s passion project turned into a unique snacking experience. What started in the fields of Indiana as a simple, playful experiment to pop corn straight from the cob has become a proud small business rooted in local agriculture and shared joy.

The founders, Josh Pottschmidt and his college friend, Adam Bechtel, grew up around farming and soil, and that connection shows in everything they do: from hand-harvesting and drying the cobs to crafting products that celebrate real, wholesome food.

At the heart of Poppin’ Cobs is a commitment to simplicity, sustainability, and delight. They believe that snacks should be:

• Real and clean: made with real ingredients and zero guilt, with no additives, preservatives, or artificial anything.

• Sourced with integrity: grown on family-owned farms in the Midwest where they know the land, the people, and the process.

• Designed for delight: fun to make and share, from the surprise of watching kernels pop off the cob to the laughter and joy of friends and family gathered around snack time.

They describe themselves simply: farmers, snack lovers, and people who believe food should be fun, real, and good for you.

Poppin’ Cobs has deep roots in Indiana farming. The team grows their popcorn cobs on their family farm because they’re invested in every step of the journey, and they believe you can genuinely taste the difference when something is made with care. Their mission is clear: reimagine everyday snacks in ways that are cleaner, smarter, and more enjoyable, while staying true to quality, community, and joy.

We’re currently offering two of their standout flavored varieties at our Near West Store, each reflecting that same dedication to quality and fun:

• Buttery Garlic – rich and savory with smooth buttery notes balanced by a flavorful garlic punch.

• Dill Pickle – tangy and vibrant with the classic pickle zing that keeps people coming back for more.

These flavors bring the farm-fresh joy of Poppin’ Cobs into a bold, crave-worthy snack perfect for customers seeking something both wholesome and delicious.

Please join us in celebrating Poppin’ Cobs Popcorn–where farm, flavor, and fun meet in every pop!