NAC Editorial Team
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Veteran Executives Acquire Proctor Companies
Proctor Companies, a leading supplier of food and beverage systems and concession stands for the cinema and family entertainment industries, is changing hands. A newly formed entity named ProctorCo has reached an agreement to acquire the assets and ownership of the legacy business, with the deal slated to close on May 1, 2026. ProctorCo is […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Memory – Larry Oya
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 Charity Golf Outing 2026
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 […]
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 […]
EF&B Live Seminar-Feeding Fun, Maximizing Food & Beverage Revenue at TONE/CATO
Going to TONE/CATO? Check out the EF&B Seminar-Feeding Fun, Maximizing Food & Beverage Revenue. Join EF&B Director of Education, Dan Herrle, on October 29 for Feeding Fun, Maximizing Food & Beverage Revenue at the TONE/CATO Conference. You will need to be registered for the conference to attend. CLICK HERE FOR TONE/CATO CONFERENCE
