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First Two Domestic Regional Seminars Set
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the dates and locations of the first two planned domestic opportunities for The Regional Seminar series, “Building the Experience”. The first will take place on February 25, 2014 in Santa Fe Springs, California and next on April 23, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. The NAC Regional Seminar is […]
Ferrara’s Gilmore Honored with Distinguished Service Medal
TAMPA, FL — Michael Gilmore, vice-president of business development for Ferrara Candy Co., Inc., was bestowed the National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) Distinguished Service Medal during the Candy Hall of Fame induction and banquet, held October 19. The medal is awarded to NCSA members who have committed years of service, dedication and hard work on […]
Fan Hurt by Hot Dog Sues Royals
Source: ESPN KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If it had been a foul ball or broken bat that struck John Coomer in the eye as he watched a Kansas City Royals game, it’s unlikely the courts would have forced the team to pay for the surgeries and suffering he’s endured. But because it was a hot […]
Ovations Food Service at River Downs Racetrack
(Cincinnati, OH) – Selected to bring their signature Everything’s Fresh™ food and beverage service to River Downs, Ovations Food Services began operations at the horse racetrack on October 14th. Partnering with Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., owner and operator of River Downs, Ovations will work to accomplish their mission “to make it bigger, better, cleaner and more […]
Cencor to Develop New Starplex Theater in Lewisville
Source: Dallas Business Journal Cencor Realty Services plans to develop Dallas-based Starplex Cinemas’ latest luxury theater in Castle Hills Marketplace in Lewisville. The cinema, at the southwest corner of State Highway 121 and Josey Lane, is scheduled to open in fall 2014. Plans for the theater include digital projection, luxury reclining seats and a full-service […]
Carmike Cinemas partners with Continental Concession Supplies
Source: Film Journal Carmike Cinemas and Continental Concession Supplies Inc., a New York-based movie theatre and specialty-market candy, snacks, janitorial and paper goods distributor, announced the signing of a new long-term national distribution partnership. Under the agreement, CCSI will supply Carmike with substantially all of its concessions and janitorial needs. CCSI will commence distribution to […]
AMC Theatres Opens State-Of-The-Art AMC North Point Mall 12 In Alpharetta, GA., On Oct. 31
Leawood, Kan. (Oct. 29, 2013) – AMC Theatres® has been delivering the best way to watch a movie in Atlanta for years, and beginning Oct. 31, guests in the Alpharetta area can experience movie-going paradise when the new AMC North Point Mall 12 opens for business at North Point Mall. A movie lover’s dream come […]
Tax on Soda to be Floated in San Francisco
Source: San Francisco Chronicle Now it’s time for San Francisco to take its turn in the sugary beverage battle. Supervisor Scott Wiener plans this week to introduce a ballot measure that would set a tax on sugary beverages. The proceeds would fund health, nutrition and activity programs for city youth. Wiener’s proposal would levy a […]
Michael G. Rosenberg, The Promotion In Motion Cos., Inc. inducted into Candy Hall of Fame
Source: Candy & Snack Today Michael G. Rosenberg, The Promotion In Motion Cos., Inc. was one of 12 industry veterans named to the National Confectionery Sales Association’s Candy Hall of Fame. “These industry stalwarts’ dedication and leadership has furthered positive growth of confectionery products through their accomplished careers. Their civic and professional achievements have contributed […]
Cocoa shortage, rising prices threaten chocolate bars
Source: NBC News The humble candy bar could soon change beyond recognition as palm oil, chemical flavorings and fillers replace increasingly scarce cocoa beans and expensive ingredients. And that means real chocolates will become a luxury item — for the wealthy only. “People are prepared to pay 70 pounds ($113) per kilogram (2.2 pounds) for […]
