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Preferred Popcorn Launches New Organic Products, Doubles Manufacturing Capacity
That melt-in-your-mouth theatre popcorn just gained a new claim to fame as movie-goers may soon be able to choose a certified organic option. Preferred Popcorn introduced the new product this fall in the form of pre-measured, organic popcorn kits. According to CEO, Norm Krug, “The organic All-in-One kits are an easy and affordable way to […]
Gold Medal Products Co. Named Top Family Business
Excellence in Cincinnati’s family and private business community was celebrated at the Goering Center’s 18th Annual Family and Private Business Awards Gala held at JACK Cincinnati Casino on September 12, 2017. Gold Medal was honored to receive the award as Cincinnati’s Top Family Business (101+ employees). The focus of this year’s event was individual business […]
Our Colleagues in Exhibition Continue to be Displaced by Hurricanes – They Need Our Help
The widespread damage caused by the storms is affecting thousands of people in the southern United States and even reaching our industry colleagues in Puerto Rico. There are many wonderful efforts being made by relief groups and exhibition companies, but with the relentless storms continuing to build, the need is overwhelming. DOWNLOAD FLYER BY CLICKING […]
How Movie Theater Concessions Can Sell More Gourmet Popcorn
With an increasing number of options for watching movies at home (or even on cell phones) and competition from other local establishments, competition for movie theaters is fierce. That’s why having a concession option such as gourmet popcorn is lucrative. Providing gourmet popcorn is a great way to get people into your seats and gives […]
2017 Larry D. Hanson Award: Ron Krueger, Southern Theatres
Interview with Ron Krueger, President and COO, Southern Theatres How is 2017 shaping up for Southern Theatres? Lots of activity here. We’re teeing up some expansion. We have at least two new Movie Tavern locations opening in the first part of 2018. We continue to refine and grow the overall organization. On the conventional side, we’re […]
Kinepolis Group NV to purchase Landmark Cinemas Canada LP
Landmark Cinemas Canada LP & TriWest Capital Partners are pleased to announce Landmark Cinemas LP has reached an agreement to be acquired by Kinepolis Group NV. The conclusion of the transaction is subject to customary government approvals. Landmark Cinemas Canada LP, located in Calgary, Alberta, is Canada’s second largest theatre exhibition company. Founded in 1965, […]
Taste of Nature, Famous Brands Announce Partnership
NAC Members Famous Brands International (“Famous Brands”), the parent company of Mrs. Fields Cookies and The Country’s Best Yogurt (TCBY), and Taste of Nature, Inc., a rapidly growing candy and snack food manufacturing company, today announced a new licensing partnership for Mrs. Fields-branded pre-packaged cookies. Effective January 1, 2018, Taste of Nature, Inc. will become […]
Malco Springdale Cinema Grill To Debut August 4
Memphis-based Malco Theatres’ all-new Springdale Cinema Grill is scheduled to re-open Friday, August 4, 2017. The theatre, located on West Sunset in Springdale, Arkansas, closed in May 2017 to undergo extensive renovations. The space has been modernized with luxury recliner seating in all auditoriums, a sleek, contemporary concession area with an expanded menu, retrofitted […]
Gold Medal Opens Colorado Location
Colorado is now home to the newest branch location of Gold Medal Products Co., a leading manufacturer and distributor of concession food equipment and supplies. Formerly operating as American Concession Supply, Gold Medal–Colorado will serve as a regional expert resource for the concession industry. Pete Bakala is Gold Medal’s vice president of branch operations and […]
Cretors Names Jackson as North American Key Accounts Manager
C. Cretors and Company has announced that Lisa Jackson has joined the company as North American Key Accounts Manager. Jackson will be handling Cretors’ Theatre and National Chain Markets in the U.S. and Canada. Jackson is a Chicago area native and a graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in […]
