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AST Popcorn Ltd

Manufacturer

Bulgarian popcorn and snack manufacturer for European retail

Sofia, Bulgaria 🇧🇬11-50 employeesastpopcorn.bg

About

AST Popcorn Ltd is a Sofia-based Bulgarian producer of ready-to-eat popcorn, popcorn kernels, and corn-based snacks for domestic and European export markets. Operating a dedicated popcorn production and packaging facility in Bulgaria, the company supplies supermarket chains, discount retailers, and snack food distributors in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Romania, and Poland. Competitively priced production in Bulgaria enables private-label supply to European retailers seeking value-tier popcorn and corn snack formats.

Primary markets
🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇷🇴 Romania 🇵🇱 Poland
Certifications (declared)
HACCP

We checked

  • Exists and is operating nowRegistration and company ID are valid, status is active, it files its reports, accounts are not frozen, the site answers, and its age matches what it claims. · Website live (Jun 2026)proof
  • Independently confirmedCertificates found in official registries, an active legal entity ID (LEI), fulfilled public contracts, real filed financials. · Listed in a source registry
  • Check it yourself: Sanctions search (OpenSanctions)
  • Not yet checkable from open public sources in Bulgaria: A maker, not a middleman · Clean record, no blacklist · No debts or court trouble · Sound people behind it · Reachable and responsive.
How to verify a supplier in Bulgaria yourself

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Importing from this supplier: what applies

Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.

  • EU imports of food of animal origin and many other food categories must be pre-notified in TRACES and enter through border control posts. European Commission (TRACES)
  • US imports require the foreign facility to be FDA-registered and the importer to run a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). US FDA

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Safe Bets (You can get a refund)

  • Credit cards
  • PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
  • Escrow services (where your money is held safely until the goods actually arrive)
  • Letter of Credit (best for large, bulk orders)

Red Flags (Your money is gone for good)

  • Wire transfers to personal bank accounts
  • Crypto
  • Western Union or MoneyGram
  • Gift cards

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First-time orders: Always use an independent escrow service for your first order. This ensures the supplier only gets paid after you have the goods in hand.

Company facts

Where is AST Popcorn Ltd based?

AST Popcorn Ltd is based in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Is AST Popcorn Ltd a manufacturer or a distributor?

AST Popcorn Ltd is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.

What does AST Popcorn Ltd supply?

AST Popcorn Ltd works across Pantry & Dry Goods, Confectionery & Snacks.

Which markets does AST Popcorn Ltd serve?

AST Popcorn Ltd serves Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Romania, Poland.

Which certifications does AST Popcorn Ltd declare?

AST Popcorn Ltd declares: HACCP. Certifications marked verified on this page were checked against the issuer's register; treat the rest as declared until you see the certificate number.

How large is AST Popcorn Ltd?

AST Popcorn Ltd reports a team in the 11-50 employees bracket.

Is AST Popcorn Ltd verified on Hell of a Partner?

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