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In Memory – Teke Sankey, ACS
EF&B/NAC is saddened to report the passing of industry champion Teke Sankey, ACS. Although Teke was retired after a long career with Vistar, He remained an active Emeritus member of the Association. He joined in 2006 during promotion of that year’s convention. He was an active member of the Government Relations Committee. Teke was also […]

EF&B /NAC Webinar: Innovative Eats-Trends in Menu Development for Entertainment Venues
Join us on March 6 at 2:30 PM Central for Innovative Eats: Trends in Menu Development for Entertainment Venues This webinar will discuss menu development at a high level and what basic parts need to be in place. We will then follow up with a panel discussion to explore the latest culinary trends and creative […]

EF&B/NAC 2025 Charity Golf Outing
The EF&B/NAC Charity Golf Outing – CinemaCon- March 31, 2025. Support Variety, the Children’s Charity, The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation and NAC 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/NAC at CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO
EF&B/NAC at CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO March 31- April 3, 2025 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV EF&B/NAC Members receive $500 off non-NATO member booth rate! Contact Matt Shapiro to reserve a booth at CinemaCon 2025. matt.shapiro@natodc.com EF&B/NAC will have a full slate of activities at CinemaCon 2025: Sunday, March 30 EF&B/NAC Board and […]

Gold Medal Adopts New Tagline- The Fun Food Authority
When you think of fun foods like popcorn, cotton candy, and Sno-Kones®, there is one company that leads the way, Gold Medal Products Co. Showcasing the company’s long-standing expertise, innovation, and leadership is a bold newly introduced tagline, The Fun Food Authority. This phrase stands out as a statement that defines the purpose of Gold […]

The 2025 Concession and Hospitality Expo
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025! – Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace The 2025 EF&B/NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 16-18 at The Westin San Antonio North. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the top food and […]

Celebrate National Popcorn Day – January 19!
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) / National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) along with The Cinema Foundation remind you that January 19th is National Popcorn Day. Popcorn is an important and enduring staple of our business. In fact, NAC was founded as the National Association of Popcorn Manufacturers in 1944. National Popcorn Day on […]

Snapco Names Cook-Sorano as Director of Key Accounts
NAC Member Snapco is proud to announce the expansion of their business development team by welcoming Kim Cook-Sorano as Director of Key Accounts. In this newly created role, Kim will be responsible for managing client relationships and communications. She will also work internally with the sales, marketing, operations, and IT Teams to drive and support […]

NAC to Rebrand as Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B)
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced plans to rebrand as the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EFBA) and has updated its Mission Statement. The name change aims to better reflect the diverse needs of current operators and suppliers in the entertainment venue and recreational food and beverage sectors along with appealing to an […]

Save the Date: EF&B/NAC Expo 2025 Slated for September 16-18 in San Antonio
The 2025 EF&B/NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 16-18 at The Westin San Antonio North. 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 industry. The event will include General Education Sessions, Trade Show, Awards Luncheon, […]