Member News
Taste of Nature Introduces Dr Pepper Cotton Candy
Classic Dr Pepper Flavor gives a new twist to cotton candy! NAC member Taste of Nature, Inc., the maker of Cookie Dough Bites, Muddy Bears, Sqwigglies and Shari Candies announced that it will be expanding its cotton candy offerings through a license agreement with NAC member Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, a leading beverage manufacturer. Currently, Taste […]
Sodexo Buying Centerplate
International food services and facilities management company Sodexo, which has its U.S. headquarters in Gaithersburg, is buying sports and entertainment venue hospitality provider Centerplate from its private equity owners for $675 million in cash. The deal, announced early Wednesday, will allow Sodexo (NYSE: SDXAY) to build its profile at American sports and entertainment venues. The […]
Great Western Products Receives SQF Level II Certification
Hollywood, AL – Great Western Products, a leading supplier of food products to the concessions industry, has taken the measures to become SQF Level II Certified. The certification of the Assumption, IL and Hollywood, AL locations was completed in late 2016 and mid-summer 2017 respectively. SQF (Safe Quality Food) is a benchmarked standard, and is […]
Sweet Bottom Cookie debuts with online retailer… Staples
National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) member, Sweet Bottom® Cookie, announced today the partnership with American multi-national office supply retailing corporation, STAPLES, Inc. The SWEET BOTTOM® WITH NESTLE® BUNCHA CRUNCH™ MINI product is now available to purchase on line by visiting Staples.Com The offering consists of a 6 pack bundle, retailing at $13.99. Fill up the […]
Home Market Foods Announces Acquisition of Kelly Eisenberg
Home Market Foods, a leading producer of high quality food products, announced today that it has acquired Kelly Corned Beef Co., known as Kelly Eisenberg, of Chicago. Founded in 1929, Kelly Eisenberg is known for producing and distributing the Eisenberg brand of gourmet frankfurters and sausages, made from high-quality USDA beef and fresh seasonings, and […]
Preferred Popcorn Launches New Organic Products, Doubles Manufacturing Capacity
That melt-in-your-mouth theatre popcorn just gained a new claim to fame as movie-goers may soon be able to choose a certified organic option. Preferred Popcorn introduced the new product this fall in the form of pre-measured, organic popcorn kits. According to CEO, Norm Krug, “The organic All-in-One kits are an easy and affordable way to […]
Gold Medal Products Co. Named Top Family Business
Excellence in Cincinnati’s family and private business community was celebrated at the Goering Center’s 18th Annual Family and Private Business Awards Gala held at JACK Cincinnati Casino on September 12, 2017. Gold Medal was honored to receive the award as Cincinnati’s Top Family Business (101+ employees). The focus of this year’s event was individual business […]
Our Colleagues in Exhibition Continue to be Displaced by Hurricanes – They Need Our Help
The widespread damage caused by the storms is affecting thousands of people in the southern United States and even reaching our industry colleagues in Puerto Rico. There are many wonderful efforts being made by relief groups and exhibition companies, but with the relentless storms continuing to build, the need is overwhelming. DOWNLOAD FLYER BY CLICKING […]
How Movie Theater Concessions Can Sell More Gourmet Popcorn
With an increasing number of options for watching movies at home (or even on cell phones) and competition from other local establishments, competition for movie theaters is fierce. That’s why having a concession option such as gourmet popcorn is lucrative. Providing gourmet popcorn is a great way to get people into your seats and gives […]
2017 Larry D. Hanson Award: Ron Krueger, Southern Theatres
Interview with Ron Krueger, President and COO, Southern Theatres How is 2017 shaping up for Southern Theatres? Lots of activity here. We’re teeing up some expansion. We have at least two new Movie Tavern locations opening in the first part of 2018. We continue to refine and grow the overall organization. On the conventional side, we’re […]
