Member News
Sultana Intros Freeze-Dried Candy
NAC Members Sultana Distribution Services Inc. has introduced Primed Warrior Freeze Dried Puffs. According to Adam Gottlieb, Vice President at Sultana, “Primed Warrior Freeze Dried Puffs are the perfect addition to your menu, with high profitability and proven success in movie theaters, retail, and beyond. Thanks to tremendous exposure and popularity on social media world-wide, […]
Freezing Point Adds Industry Vet and Launches New Platform
NAC member Freezing Point LLC (Salt Lake City, UT) has tapped food and beverage industry veteran Don Schneider to lead the fast-growing company’s new frozen beverage program offerings and strategic partnerships in food service and concessions. Over the past fourteen years with previous brands, including Fresh Blends, Tropics Mixology, and Dr. Smoothie, Schneider has launched […]
Classic Cinemas’ Chris Johnson to Receive 2024 NATO Marquee Award at CinemaCon 2024
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Chris Johnson, the chief executive officer of Classic Cinemas, with the 2024 NATO Marquee Award during next year’s CinemaCon. The announcement came today from Mitch Neuhauser, the managing director of CinemaCon. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held April 8th-11th, 2024 at Caesars Palace […]
J & J Snack Foods Corp. Elects Dan Fachner as Chairman of the Board
J & J Snack Foods Corp. announced that its founder, Gerald B. Shreiber, has decided to transition from his role as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Shreiber will remain a member of the Board of Directors, serving with the distinction of Chairman Emeritus of J & J Snack Foods Corp. Dan Fachner, who has served […]
National Amusements’ Stein to Receive Coca-Cola Empowerment Award
Rebecca Stein, the vice president of marketing & partnerships at National Amusements, will receive the ShowEast Coca-Cola Empowerment Award presented by The Coca-Cola Company. Ms. Stein will be presented with this special honor on Wednesday, October 25th as part of the ShowEast breakfast program at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Past recipients of this award […]
Andrew Cretors Receives 2023 Ben Marcus Humanitarian Award
Nothing goes together like popcorn and the movies. Thanks to C. Cretors and Company, the two have been linked from the very beginning, when moviegoers could buy popcorn not in the theater but outside it, from mobile trucks and food stands. A century-plus–and multiple generations–after Charles Cretors founded C. Cretors and Company, his great-great-grandson Andrew […]
Twins and Delaware North surpass $20 million in concession revenue back into the community
The Minnesota Twins and Delaware North, the club’s hospitality, foodservice and retail partner since Target Field opened in 2010, today announced that more than $20 million in concession revenues have been reinvested back into the community through the organizations’ nonprofit volunteer program. Beginning with the first exhibition game in April 2010, select concession stand locations […]
Gold Medal Intros New Small Basket Fryer
Gold Medal has announced the launch of its latest innovation – the Small Basket Fryer. Tailored to meet the needs of smaller operations without compromising quality, this compact, countertop fryer is set to redefine the standards of convenience and efficiency in the industry. “With the Small Basket Fryer, we wanted to bridge the gap between […]
Gold Medal Launches the Ready Series of Cashless Popcorn Vending Machines
The next evolution in popcorn dispensing technology is here with the launch of the Ready Series cashless models from Gold Medal. A complete fresh popcorn vending system, it includes a cashless payment system and a push-button dispenser. This means it’s simple to pay and serve with these convenient self-serve popcorn machines. The cashless models in […]