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NLRB to Consider Proposed Rule on Union
April 4, 2014 Source: NAMA The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is asking its members and members of other trade groups such as NAC to contact their lawmakers regarding this important issue. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or “Board”) has recently proposed an expansive rule to change the Board’s procedures for union election campaigns […]
NAC Shipping Program Company Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
PartnerShip, the company that manages the NAC Shipping Program, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. PartnerShip was founded by the non-profit National Association of College Stores (NACS) in 1989 to help college stores with all of their small package and LTL freight shipping needs. 25 years later, they are now a leading shipping solutions […]
A History of Popcorn
Source: The History Channel It’s hard to think of a more purely American food than popcorn. Whether it’s salted and buttered at a movie theatre, kettle corn at a state fair or a caramel popcorn ball at holiday time, we devour the stuff. And we’re far from the world’s first popcorn fans: Archeologists have found […]
Food industry presses for voluntary GMO labeling standards
Source: The Hill Crucial players in the American food industry are pressing for legislation that would institute a national voluntary labeling system for products that contain genetically engineered ingredients, according to documents obtained by The Hill. The effort follows expensive battles in California and Washington over state ballot initiatives seeking to impose mandatory labeling regulations […]
NAC Announces Concessions Industry Data Initiative
For Immediate Release In response to repeated inquiries for deeper information about the Concessions and Hospitality industry by members, industry, press, regulators and legislators, The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the formation of an Industry Data Initiative and has named a steering committee to oversee the ongoing efforts which are expected to begin […]
FDA Chief Says Menu Labeling Regulations Coming Soon
Source: Convenience Store News WASHINGTON, D.C. — New regulations regarding menu labeling and calorie information are expected to be released soon, but writing the rules has proved more complicated than expected, according to a report by The Hill. At a Nov. 5 event sponsored by Bloomberg Government, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New York Soda Ban to Go Before State’s Top Court
Source: The New York Times The battle over big sodas is not yet finished. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s ballyhooed and much-criticized attempt to limit the size of sugary drinks in New York City is set to be reviewed by the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, the city announced on Thursday, offering a final […]
