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Candy King’s Bears Captivated Kids
Source: Wall Street Journal BERLIN— Hans Riegel built a candy empire based on the humble Gummi Bear, turning the chewy treat into a symbol of Germany’s postwar economic miracle and the return of better times. Mr. Riegel, one of the last and best-known entrepreneurs of his generation, died Tuesday from heart failure at age 90. […]
Mexico Takes Bloomberg-Like Swing at Soaring Obesity
Source: New York Times In a bet against an epidemic of obesity and diabetes, President Enrique Peña Nieto has proposed a tax on sales of all sugary drinks. If it goes through, the tax will make Mexico a rare test case of a national soda tax directed at a severe obesity problem. The proposal has […]
Adding Citrus Fiber to Meatballs Improves Nutritional Quality, Does Not Affect Taste, MU Researcher Finds
Source: University of Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo. –Many American diets fall short of meeting nutritional guidelines resulting in burgeoning obesity rates and health problems across the nation. Statistics show that most Americans consume only half of the daily recommended amount of dietary fiber. Now, a research team at the University of Missouri is addressing the fiber […]
NAC Congratulates New CCMs/ECMs
For Immediate Release The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), has announced the graduating class of its most recent Concession Manager Certification (CCM) and Executive Concession Manager Certification (ECM) courses. The courses were held in conjunction with 2013 NAC Convention and Trade Show that took place early August in New Orleans. Congratulations to these industry professionals […]
70th Anniversary New Membership Offer
To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the origins of the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) a special first year membership discount is being offered to new applicants. For a mere $180 for the first year, your membership will provide “Member Only” access to concession data and information you will not be able to find elsewhere […]
Sweet! Hershey launching its first new brand in 30 years
Source: CNBC Hershey, whose products include its iconic chocolate bars, is poised to roll out its first new line in 30 years. The brand, Lancaster, will go on sale in the U.S. early in 2014. In another first, a version of the candy tailored to consumers in China was introduced there earlier this year. This […]
NAC Membership Renewals in Mail Now
For Immediate Release NAC members will receive their Membership Dues Renewal notice in the next few days. It is important to keep your membership active to take advantage of the many great benefits in store for 2014 such as being included in the online directory on www.naconline.org and receiving discounts to participate in leading trade […]
Who Made Movie Popcorn?
Source: The New York Times In the 1920s, movie palaces rose up around the country like so many portals into a glamorous world. After you bought a ticket, you might pass through gilded archways and ascend a grand staircase lighted by a crystal chandelier to find your velvet seat. Eating was not meant to be […]
Drive-in theaters go ‘back to the future’ to fight extinction in the digital age
Source: WCPO Cincinnati A real-life version of the hit movie “Back to the Future” has been playing out in drive-in theaters around the country as many of these 20th-century icons face imminent extinction in the digital age. Ironically, the same technology that allowed the Holiday to show “Back to the Future” is threatening to put […]
Why Do We Eat Popcorn at the Movies?
Source: Smithsonian.com Movie theater popcorn is a concession stand staple whose scent has spawned marketing ploys and copycat recipes, but movie theaters haven’t always been saturated with the tempting smell of salt and butter. The history of popcorn is vast, and it intersects with movies in the relatively recent past–a symbiosis of taste and place […]
