NAC Editorial Team
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Marianne Abiaad to Receive Krystal La Reese-Gaule Membership Award
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Marianne Abiaad, Executive Vice President at Royal Corporation, has captured the Krystal La Reese-Gaule Membership Award for the fiscal year 2018. The annual award is presented to the member who sponsors the most new NAC full memberships during the most recent fiscal year (2018). Abiaad recruited […]
Chicago’s Navy Pier Home for NAC 75th Anniversary Celebration
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) was founded in Chicago in 1944 and 75 years later NAC returns to celebrate its Diamond Anniversary where it all began on Wednesday, July 31st at the Crystal Gardens of Navy Pier. The iconic Navy Pier will be the site of the 75th Anniversary Celebration during the NAC Concession […]
Olesen Joins Mennel as Director of Popcorn Sales
The Mennel Milling Company is pleased to announce the hiring of Martin Olesen as Director of Popcorn Sales. In his new role, Olesen will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of internal and external activities related to the sales and marketing of Mennel Popcorn. With a primary focus of creating new opportunities for one […]
Doughlish® – Raw, Edible Cookie Dough hits Store Shelves
Taste of Nature, Inc., the maker of Cookie Dough Bites® will start shipping Doughlish® Edible Cookie Dough to stores this week! The Chocolate Chip flavor is already creating a stir amongst cookie dough lovers, foodies and those seeking an indulgent treat! The Doughlish® product ships ambient and is shelf stable for 270 days. Unlike the […]
Gold Medal Adds New Branch Location in Allentown, PA
For popcorn, cotton candy, Sno-Kones®, and all your concession food favorites, businesses can now rely on the newest branch location for Gold Medal Products Co., Gold Medal – Mid Atlantic. Formerly operating as Kloss Fun Foods, Gold Medal – Mid Atlantic will serve as the region’s expert resource for concession equipment and supplies. Gold Medal’s […]
Vista – Latin America Cinema Show
Vista – Latin America Cinema Show March 6-11, 2019 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia We invite you to be part of the exclusive Spanish-speaking show that will bring together the greatest leaders of the film industry in Latin America. A unique opportunity to expand your business to new markets. VISTA aspires to be the most important […]
75th Anniversary Concession Profession Advertising Available Now
Concession Profession Advertising – Reach the Buyers in the Concession Industry! The next issue of Concession Profession will come out in April 2019. Deadline to participate is March 1, 2019. Concession Profession, the annual member magazine of the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), is a proven resource of news, photos and features for the leaders […]
Mickey Warner Award 2019 Nominations Open
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is now seeking nominations for the 2019 Mickey Warner Award. Submissions are due by February 4, 2019. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-movie concession industry. The award honors the late Mickey Warner, the […]
Denise de Zutter Named 2019 Bert Nathan Award Honoree
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Denise de Zutter, Vice President, Procurement & Logistics for AMC Theatres, has been selected as the 2019 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. The Bert Nathan Memorial Award is given by NAC each year to recognize leadership and significant accomplishment in the Theatre Concessions Industry. The award […]
NAC Launches 30 in 30 Membership Drive
Help us celebrate the NAC 75thAnniversary by Sponsoring a new member(s) in the next 30 days. We are on a Membership Drive to increase our ranks by 30 new members in the next 30 days starting on January 15, 2019. You can help by encouraging industry colleagues and contacts to join you as a proud […]





