LOVE CORN

LOVE CORN

Produces vegan gluten-free corn snacks direct-to-consumer.

About LOVE CORN

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Why LOVE CORN is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.6M

Headquarters

Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey

Founded

2017

Overview

LOVE CORN makes crunchy corn snacks in various flavors that cater to health-conscious snackers. Its product line focuses on vegan, gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and kosher snacks that serve as a healthier alternative to traditional chips. How it works: snacks are sold through direct-to-consumer channels (company website and subscription plans) and via retail distribution. The subscription option provides a 15% discount on regular deliveries, and products are offered as individual snack packs suitable for lunchboxes, salad toppers, or beverages. Who sets it apart: a strong online direct-to-consumer presence, a subscription model with discounts, and a focus on core dietary attributes (vegan, gluten-free, Non-GMO, kosher) that appeals to busy adults, teens, and picky eaters, backed by thousands of positive reviews. The goal: build brand loyalty and a broad customer base by offering convenient, healthy snack options with convenient delivery and versatile usage.

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What believers are saying

  • Puma Growth Partners investment fuels expansion to 20,000 UK/US stores.
  • Named Grocer UK’s SME Brand of 2024, fastest-growing snack brand.
  • Seasonal launches like Minions multipacks and Target Valentines boost retail presence.

What critics are saying

  • Milk Chocolate variant adds dairy, alienates vegan health-conscious customers.
  • Pepperidge Farm Goldfish veggie crackers erode US Target market share.
  • UK FSA allergen probe triggers recall, halts 20,000-store sales.

What makes LOVE CORN unique

  • LOVE CORN offers crunchy corn snacks as vegan, gluten-free, Non-GMO, kosher alternative to chips.
  • Founded in 2016 by McCloskey family with prior Nourish Snacks experience.
  • Unique whole corn kernels provide low-calorie, simple-ingredient crunch.

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Funding

Total Funding

$8.6M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
BNP Media
Aug 22nd, 2025
Love Corn offers non-candy trick-or-treat option

Citing the candy-free Halloween movement, Love Corn has released seasonal trick-or-treat packs of its crunchy corn snacks, providing a non-candy option for families looking to skip the sugar rush.

Global Legal Chronicle
Apr 23rd, 2025
Puma Invests in LOVE CORN Snack Brand

Puma Growth Partners has invested in LOVE CORN, a leading UK snack brand. Charles Russell Speechlys provided advisory services to Puma Growth Partners for this investment.

Puma Growth Partners
Apr 10th, 2025
Puma Growth Partners invests in LOVE CORN, a leading UK snack brand - Puma Growth Partners

Puma Growth Partners has invested in LOVE CORN, the leading UK snack brand sold in over 20,000 stores across the UK and US.

VegOut Magazine
Aug 6th, 2024
Love Corn Launches New Minions-Themed Multipacks and Sharing Packs

Love Corn launches new minions-themed multipacks and sharing packs.

Cision
Jan 29th, 2024
LOVE CORN Launches Limited Edition Valentines Multipack at Target

LOVE CORN launches limited edition Valentines multipack at Target.

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