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Gold Medal launches two advanced control panel options for poppers
The way you pop popcorn is about to change. Concession industry leader, Gold Medal Products Co. has just announced the launch of two major developments in popper technology: the Advanced Membrane Control Panel and the Touch Screen Control Panel. As part of the PopClean® Elite Series Poppers, these technology advancements will bring significant benefit to […]
Gillman to Receive Frank Liberto Award from CineShow
Current NAC Board of Directors member Kathleen Gillman of Cinergy Cinemas and Entertainment will receive the Frank Liberto Award at the upcoming CineShow in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday, August 27. The award honors Frank’s legacy as a trailblazer by recognizing concessions and purchasing professionals who lead with integrity and represent the highest quality in service […]
Coke’s Schulte Named Variety’s Texan of the Year
Variety, the Children’s Charity of Texas will be honoring Coca-Cola’s Krista Schulte as this year’s Texan of the Year. According to Stacy Bruce, President & Executive Director, “Krista certainly demonstrates the characteristics we admire most about Texans and leaders in the industry: Courage, Integrity, Perseverance and Grit.” The Texan of the Year Gala will be […]
Ben’s Soft Pretzels Scores Big at The Ohio State University
A Ben’s Soft Pretzels multi-unit franchisee has inked a deal with Levy Restaurants to provide fresh pretzels at all Buckeye home football games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Hungry football fans can choose between a Ben’s Block “O” Pretzel or a traditional Jumbo Ben’s Soft Pretzel during game time. All of the pretzel dough is […]
Promotion In Motion Companies, Inc. Celebrates Expansion
Snacks and Confections maker, The Promotion In Motion Companies Inc., known for loved brands including Welch’s® Fruit Snacks, Sour Jacks® Sour Candies, Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and more, has broken ground on the expansion of its PIM Brands manufacturing facilities, located in Franklin Township, Somerset, NJ. The nearly 80,000 square foot addition will help address the […]
One Large Popcorn and One Pillow Pet Please!
It’s summer and that means time for blockbuster family movies. CJ Products Inc., the manufacturer of Pillow Pets is pleased to introduce Simba and Nala in time for Disney’s Lion King premiere July 19, 2019. (note: CJ Products Inc./Pillow Pets will be on Display at the NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo in Booth 415) Pillow […]
Van Holten’s and Tapatío Team Up to Bring the Heat
Van Holten’s and Tapatío have teamed up to develop a bold new Pickle-In-a-Pouch Flavor by combining Van Holten’s pickles with Tapatío hot sauce. Tapatío is the #1 hot sauce brand in the West and well-known across the U.S. “We are thrilled to work with a brand as iconic as Tapatío”, said Eric Girard, Van Holten’s […]
Illinois to Offer Public Beer Sales at Many Athletics Events
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) announced today that it will add beer to public concession options in general seating areas at Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center beginning in the fall of 2019. Plans to allow beer sales at Illinois Field and Eichelberger Field are also being finalized. It is possible […]
Ben’s Soft Pretzels Announces Airport Location
The World Pretzel Domination tour continues by taking flight inside the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with two new Ben’s Soft Pretzels locations. “We are excited to serve our famous soft pretzels to the world’s best passengers,” said Brian Krider, Co-Founder and Director at Ben’s Soft Pretzels. The Indianapolis International Airport will be home for two […]
Legends teams with University of Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin athletics department and Legends have announced a multi-year partnership. The deal will see the duo partnering to streamline initiatives across general ticketing, premium seating, annual fundraising, marketing and business intelligence capabilities into one integrated platform. Wisconsin engaged Legends through its US research arm, CSL, in 2015 to conduct a comprehensive study […]
