# Thai-Style Popcorn Snacks Party Of Popcorn Shares Bold Flavors Like Pad Thai and Mango Sticky Rice By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-07-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-of-popcorn References: [newhope](https://www.newhope.com/food-and-beverage/party-of-brings-bold-thai-flavor-to-better-for-you-popcorn) & [partyofsnacks](https://partyofsnacks.com/)  Classic buttery popcorn will always hit the spot, but snackers are craving more these days, and [Party Of](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wedding-party) popcorn delivers bolder, spicier, sweeter flavors that turn a movie night essential into something worth getting excited for again. Party Of, founded by four [Thai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkers-sensations-thai-sweet-chilli)-American sisters, takes inspiration from their mother's Thai restaurant and the childhood dishes they grew up eating. Party Of's Pad Thai flavored popcorn promises a sweet, savory, surprising experience, while Mango Sticky Rice brings a novel flavor to the category. In August, the brand is preparing to introduce "Party Of 2.0," with updated formulas, new packaging and an expanded product line, at [Newtopia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-pastures) Now. More than just combining Thai-style flavors with the familiar comfort of popcorn, Party Of delivers a better-for-you experience that's vegan-friendly, non-GMO and crafted with coconut oil, and free from artificial colors and flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 83% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Global Flavor Snacking:** Popcorn infused with Pad Thai and Mango Sticky Rice flavors reflects growing demand for familiar snack formats reimagined through bold international taste profiles. - **Cultural Comfort Foods:** Founder-led brands rooted in family recipes are reshaping packaged snacks by pairing personal heritage stories with accessible everyday indulgences. - **Better-for-you Indulgence:** Vegan, non-GMO snacks made with cleaner ingredients signal space for products that balance adventurous flavor with modern wellness expectations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Packaged Snacks:** The popcorn category is expanding beyond classic butter profiles as brands introduce distinctive culinary inspirations that create premium, differentiated shelf appeal. - **Natural Foods:** Clean-label formulations free from artificial colors and flavors position culturally inspired snacks for growth in health-conscious retail environments. - **Specialty Grocery:** Retailers focused on discovery-driven assortments can benefit from products that combine authentic storytelling, novel flavors and elevated packaging updates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Kettle Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-rose-beauty-glow-popcorn.md) - [Sweet Gluten-Free Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessertinspired-glutenfree-popcorn.md) - [Sorghum-Based Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorghumbased-tortilla-chips.md) - [Clarified Butter Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gheelish.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garrett-popcorn-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Sweetened Crunchy Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-munch-mix.md) - [Curried Protein Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-chicken-curry-protein-drink.md) - [Organic Maple Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pop.md) - [Personality-Packed Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavortown-microwave-popcorn.md)