The Fundamentals of Recreational Foodservice Management is now accessible to industry professionals worldwide CineTRAIN, a brand of HighRock and a leader in online education for the entertainment and hospitality industries, and the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) today announced the launch of the Certified Concession Manager (CCM) program online — The Fundamentals of Recreational […]
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2026! – Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace The 2026 EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 22-24 at The Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort and Spa. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the […]
The EF&B Charity Golf Outing – CinemaCon- April 12, 2026. Support Variety, the Children’s Charity, The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation and EF&B Educational Programs at the Wolf Course of the Paiute Golf Resort in Las Vegas on the first day of CinemaCon. Wolf is rated the 17th best course in Nevada by Golf […]
EF&B Director of Education, Dan Herrle will welcome Matthew Pollock, CinemaCon Associate Managing Director, to discuss exciting changes and inside information at CinemaCon 2026. Learn about the full slate of EF&B activities at this year’s show. Date: January 21, 2026 Time: 2:30 pm CST, 3:30 EST
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) announced that the 2026 EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 22-24 at The Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort and Spa. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the top food and beverage leaders in the entertainment food and beverage […]
CineTRAIN and EF&B Launch First-Ever Online Version of the Certified Concession Manager Program
The Fundamentals of Recreational Foodservice Management is now accessible to industry professionals worldwide CineTRAIN, a brand of HighRock and a leader in online education for the entertainment and hospitality industries, and the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) today announced the launch of the Certified Concession Manager (CCM) program online — The Fundamentals of Recreational […]
The 2026 Concession and Hospitality Expo
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2026! – Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace The 2026 EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 22-24 at The Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort and Spa. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the […]
The EF&B Charity Golf Outing – CinemaCon- April 12, 2026. Support Variety, the Children’s Charity, The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation and EF&B Educational Programs at the Wolf Course of the Paiute Golf Resort in Las Vegas on the first day of CinemaCon. Wolf is rated the 17th best course in Nevada by Golf […]
EF&B Webinar – CinemaCon 2026 and EF&B-January 21!
EF&B Director of Education, Dan Herrle will welcome Matthew Pollock, CinemaCon Associate Managing Director, to discuss exciting changes and inside information at CinemaCon 2026. Learn about the full slate of EF&B activities at this year’s show. Date: January 21, 2026 Time: 2:30 pm CST, 3:30 EST
Save the Date: EF&B Expo 2026 Slated for September 22-24 in Charlotte, NC
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) announced that the 2026 EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 22-24 at The Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort and Spa. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the top food and beverage leaders in the entertainment food and beverage […]
Gold Medal Introduces Compact Self-Serve Popcorn Solution
Gold Medal Products Co. announces the launch of ReadyServe® Jr., a compact self-serve popcorn dispenser designed to help operators minimize labor while maximizing convenience and efficiency. Part of Gold Medal’s Ready Series of popcorn vending machines, ReadyServe Jr. is built to meet the needs of sports bars, convenience stores, entertainment venues, and other high-traffic locations […]
Deel Media Partners With Nexmosphere on Sensor-Driven Retail Media
EF&B Member Deel Media has partnered with Netherlands-based Nexmosphere to integrate sensor technologies into its retail media platform, combining interactivity, shopper engagement, and audience measurement. The collaboration gives Deel access to a broad set of interoperable sensors, enabling retailers to link physical products with dynamic digital content and gather actionable customer data. “The use of […]
Deel Media chief shares digital signage tips, best practices
Bill Clapes, president and CEO of Deel Media, shares expert insight on digital strategy, missteps and how best to leverage digital signage in the theme park environment. There are few digital signage professionals whose Internet and technology experience goes beyond three decades. Bill Clapes, president and CEO of Deel Media, is one. In the 1990s […]
Why Retail Media Networks are Missing the Most Important Aspect – the Call to Action
By Bill Clapes, President at DEEL Media There are more than 80 retail media networks (RMNs) in the US, with the number steadily increasing as more retailers continue to leverage their online platforms to monetize their valuable real estate by generating advertising revenue in-store. At Cannes Lions this year, retail media networks were everywhere – […]
Gold Medal Intros Elite Popper Series
Combining advanced filtration, user-friendly touchscreen controls, and powerful performance, the Elite Popper Series introduces an entirely new level of popcorn production. This groundbreaking series from industry leader Gold Medal Products Co. is designed to meet the needs of high-traffic venues such as stadiums, arenas, cinemas, and grocery stores while delivering a streamlined operator experience. What […]
CineTRAIN and EF&B Launch First-Ever Online Version of the Certified Concession Manager Program
The Fundamentals of Recreational Foodservice Management is now accessible to industry professionals worldwide CineTRAIN, a brand of HighRock and a leader in online education for the entertainment and hospitality industries, and the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) today announced the launch of the Certified Concession Manager (CCM) program online — The Fundamentals of Recreational […]
EF&B/NAC is saddened to report the passing of long-time member, Larry Oya. Larry passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with lung cancer at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, Washington. Larry was born in Bella Bella, B.C., and raised in Namu and Vancouver. He attended John Oliver High School and Vancouver Community College. He began […]
EF&B Names New Directors at San Antonio Expo
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B), formerly NAC, announced several updates to its Board of Directors during the Annual Membership Meeting, held September 18, 2025, at the EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Following recommendations from the Nominating Committee, chaired by Denise de Zutter, the proposed slate of officers and directors […]
Jeff Peterson Named 2025 Mickey Warner Award Honoree
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (formerly NAC) has announced that Jeff Peterson, Account Manager-Theatre and Concessions Mars Wrigley Confection, has been named the 2025 Mickey Warner Award Recipient. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-theatre concession industry. The award […]
Patrick Micalizzi Named 2025 Bert Nathan Award Honoree
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (formerly NAC) has announced that Patrick Micalizzi, Senior Vice-President – Food and Beverage for Harbor Lights Entertainment, Inc. (formerly known as National Amusements, Inc.), has been selected as the 2025 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. Presented by EF&B/NAC each year to recognize leadership and significant accomplishment in the Theatre […]
