About Us

Eric Hoshooley, President / Owner

Our Product Story

Every great story starts with a simple idea.  Ours started with popcorn.

For more than 40 years, the irresistible aroma of freshly popped popcorn has been bringing people together in Waterloo.  What began in 1983 as a local popcorn business has continued evolving while staying true to the craft of making exceptional small-batch popcorn.

In 2023, Thunderstorm Productions proudly became the third steward of this local tradition, launching ThunderStorm Snacks and continuing the legacy of quality, creativity and great-tasting popcorn that customers have loved for decades.

Today, we manufacture premium popcorn for wholesale partners, retailers, sports organizations, fundraisers, community events, schools, businesses, and large-volume customers anywhere in the world.  Whether you need a few cases or thousands of bags, we can create the perfect popcorn experience for your audience.