Ridderkerk's Jimmy’s popcorn: from local family business to global market leader
Discover how Jimmy’s popcorn, a family business from Ridderkerk, has grown into an international success, employing 75 people and selling products in 32 countries. The company’s new carbon-neutral factory highlights local innovation and sustainability.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Jimmy’s popcorn |
| Location | Nieuw Reijerwaard industrial estate, Ridderkerk, Zuid-Holland |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Employees | 75 |
| Markets | 32 countries |
| Annual Reach | Over 40 million users |
| Sustainability | Fully carbon-neutral factory |
| Energy Sources | Wind, solar, and residual streams |
| Additional Products | Beer produced from residual streams |
| Leadership | Arjan Hooijmeijer (current CEO, took over 20 years ago) |
The Ridderkerk city council plays a supportive role in local economic development by engaging with businesses like Jimmy’s popcorn. Their visit underscores the municipality’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the region.
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City council visits Jimmy’s popcorn factory
The college of mayor and aldermen visited popcorn factory Jimmy’s on Tuesday. The company has been located at the Nieuw Reijerwaard industrial estate since 2024.
During the visit, the council members received an explanation about the company and a tour of the factory. At this modern facility, Jimmy’s produces popcorn in various flavours. The company sources nachos and dips from a supplier. Approximately 75 people work at Jimmy’s in Ridderkerk.
Family business
Jimmy’s is a true family business, founded in 1947 by the Ridderkerk-based Hooijmeijer family. About twenty years ago, Arjan Hooijmeijer took over the company from his father. Under his leadership, Jimmy’s grew into the market leader in cinema popcorn. The products are now sold in 32 countries and reach over 40 million users each year.
With the new production location at Nieuw Reijerwaard, Jimmy’s aims to grow further. The factory is fully carbon-neutral. The company uses wind and solar energy, as well as energy from residual streams. They also produce other products from these streams, such as beer.
Alderman Henk van Os: “We can be proud of Jimmy’s in Ridderkerk. It’s remarkable that a Ridderkerk family business has grown into an international company selling products in 32 countries. Jimmy’s demonstrates the level of entrepreneurship and innovation in our municipality.”
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