Orville Redenbacher's is an American brand of popcorn made originally by Chester Inc.

The brand was launched to the public in 1969, and was sold to Hunt-Wesson, a division of Norton Simon Inc. in 1976.

[2] In 1985, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts acquired Beatrice with the goal of selling off businesses.

Chester, the corporation that launched the Orville Redenbacher's brand, was owned by Charles F. Bowman and Orville Redenbacher.

Redenbacher starred in nearly all the brand's commercials until his death in 1995.