Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc. Celebrates Expansion

Snacks and Confections maker, The Promotion In Motion Companies Inc., known for loved brands including Welch’s® Fruit Snacks, Sour Jacks® Sour Candies, Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and more, has broken ground on the expansion of its PIM Brands manufacturing facilities, located in Franklin Township, Somerset, NJ. The nearly 80,000 square foot addition will help address the […]

One Large Popcorn and One Pillow Pet Please!

It’s summer and that means time for blockbuster family movies. CJ Products Inc., the manufacturer of Pillow Pets is pleased to introduce Simba and Nala in time for Disney’s Lion King premiere July 19, 2019. (note: CJ Products Inc./Pillow Pets will be on Display at the NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo in Booth 415) Pillow […]

Van Holten’s and Tapatío Team Up to Bring the Heat

Van Holten’s and Tapatío have teamed up to develop a bold new Pickle-In-a-Pouch Flavor by combining Van Holten’s pickles with Tapatío hot sauce. Tapatío is the #1 hot sauce brand in the West and well-known across the U.S. “We are thrilled to work with a brand as iconic as Tapatío”, said Eric Girard, Van Holten’s […]

Illinois to Offer Public Beer Sales at Many Athletics Events

The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) announced today that it will add beer to public concession options in general seating areas at Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center beginning in the fall of 2019. Plans to allow beer sales at Illinois Field and Eichelberger Field are also being finalized. It is possible […]

Ben’s Soft Pretzels Announces Airport Location

The World Pretzel Domination tour continues by taking flight inside the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with two new ​Ben’s Soft Pretzels​ locations. “We are excited to serve our famous soft pretzels to the world’s best passengers,” said Brian Krider, Co-Founder and Director at Ben’s Soft Pretzels. The Indianapolis International Airport will be home for two […]

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Proclaims NAC Day on July 30

In a proclamation dated June 24, Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has designated July 30, 2019 as, “National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) Day in Chicago in recognition of the men and women of the National Association of Concessionaires and their hard work in ensuring our events are well provided for.” CLICK HERE TO SEE THE […]

NAC Strategic Planning Member Survey

National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is undertaking its next three-year strategic planning process covering 2020-2022 to help NAC better support the membership. It will be completed by the end of July 2019, presented and discussed at the annual meeting on July 30, and will then be available on-line for viewing. The planning process will include […]

Roeper & Rodriguez to Keynote NAC Expo

Movie critic Richard Roeper and Marcus Theatre CEO Rolando Rodriguez will address the 2019 NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 9:00 AM at The Fairmont Chicago. Roeper; Chicago Sun-Times movie critic and author of 7 books on culture, theatre and even his love of baseball; will discuss his lengthy career […]

2019 Expo Program Ads on Sale Now

NAC will be placing advertisements in the 2019 Expo Program Guide distributed to all attendees of the Concession & Hospitality Expo in Chicago on July 30-August 2 during our 75th Anniversary year! The program is also mailed to all new members throughout the year. Your Ads may be general in nature; or congratulatory ads to […]

NAC Offers CCM Class in Florence, Italy June 10-14

In partnership with The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management at the University of Memphis, NAC is proud to announce the availability of a CCM Class now being offered in Florence, Italy. Whether you are on your way to CineEurope in Barcelona or headquartered in Europe, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience […]