Butterkist and Paramount+ Partnered to Offer Free Streaming
Michael Hemsworth — February 25, 2026 — Lifestyle
References: butterkist & grocerytrader
KP Snacks' Butterkist and Paramount+ have announced a partnership in the UK that will see consumers in the UK able to snack some free streaming just for purchasing a pack of popcorn.
The partnership features an on-pack promotion found on packs of Butterkist Salted, Sweet and Sweet & Salty popcorn flavors that will offer them a free month of Paramount+ with purchase. The promotion only requires consumers to scan on the on-pack QR code and upload their receipt to receive complimentary access to the Paramount+ Standard Monthly Plan at no cost for one month. This is valued at £7.99.
Senior Brand Manager Beth George spoke on the Butterkist and Paramount+ partnership saying, "As the nation’s favourite popcorn brand, Butterkist is synonymous with great popcorn and great entertainment. We are delighted to be offering Butterkist shoppers a month’s access to movies and shows with our new Paramount+ on-pack promotion. As at-home occasions continue to grow, our Butterkist popcorn offers the ideal snack and our OOH and VoD campaigns are perfectly positioned to drive brand penetration.”
The partnership features an on-pack promotion found on packs of Butterkist Salted, Sweet and Sweet & Salty popcorn flavors that will offer them a free month of Paramount+ with purchase. The promotion only requires consumers to scan on the on-pack QR code and upload their receipt to receive complimentary access to the Paramount+ Standard Monthly Plan at no cost for one month. This is valued at £7.99.
Senior Brand Manager Beth George spoke on the Butterkist and Paramount+ partnership saying, "As the nation’s favourite popcorn brand, Butterkist is synonymous with great popcorn and great entertainment. We are delighted to be offering Butterkist shoppers a month’s access to movies and shows with our new Paramount+ on-pack promotion. As at-home occasions continue to grow, our Butterkist popcorn offers the ideal snack and our OOH and VoD campaigns are perfectly positioned to drive brand penetration.”
Trend Themes
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On-pack Streaming Promotions — Branded packaging increasingly functions as a distribution channel for digital subscriptions, turning FMCG purchases into gateway experiences for streaming platforms.
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Scan-to-stream QR Commerce — QR-enabled receipts and codes are creating seamless offline-to-online conversion points that tie physical product purchases to temporary or trial digital access.
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Snack-entertainment Bundling — The pairing of snack products with entertainment access is reshaping perceived product value by combining consumables with time-limited digital content.
Industry Implications
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Consumer Packaged Goods — Food brands are evolving beyond taste and packaging to offer experiential added value that can alter purchase drivers and loyalty dynamics.
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Streaming Media & Vod Platforms — Subscription services are leveraging physical product partnerships to lower customer acquisition costs and experiment with non-traditional distribution funnels.
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Retail & E-commerce — Retailers and online grocers are positioned to integrate promotional digital offers into checkout and fulfilment touchpoints, influencing basket composition and channel choice.
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