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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 […]
Staten Island Beachfronts RFEI Released
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks), in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning & Sustainability (OLTPS), seek responses to this Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to enhance and re-invigorate the public beachfronts and open spaces on the […]
NAC to Bring 2015 Expo to Cincinnati
For Immediate Release The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that it will hold its 2015 Concession and Hospitality Expo on July 21-24 at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati and the adjoining Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. This will mark the first time in the Association’s 70-year history that the annual event will be […]
Cinemark Names Phillip R. Couch Vice President Food and Beverage
PLANO, Texas — November 19, 2013 — Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the world’s leading motion picture exhibitors is pleased to welcome Phillip Couch as their new Vice President of Food and Beverage. Mr. Couch will officially join Cinemark’s management team on January 1, 2014. “Phillip brings an extensive and unique background of […]
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 […]
NAC Names Tradex’s Schneider as Regional Vice President
For Immediate Release The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Linda Schneider, ECM, has joined the Board of Directors as Regional Vice President for Western Canada. Schneider currently serves as Director Food & Beverage for Tradex at the Abbotsford Trade & Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, BC. Schneider is a food and beverage professional […]
NAC Members Could Win $10,000 by Applying for FedEx Discounts
You’re one of a special group eligible to participate in the $25,000 FedEx Advantage Sweepstakes (1). We’re pleased that our relationship with PartnerShip® and FedEx gives you the chance to enter a sweepstakes with over 100 prizes totaling more than $25,000. Make your own luck Signing up for the NAC Shipping Program, managed by PartnerShip, […]
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 […]
Packaging Concepts, Inc. Purchases Assets of Integrity Packaging
Saint Louis, MO – Packaging Concepts, Inc. (PCI) a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, has purchased the assets of Integrity Packaging Houston, TX from 21st Century Partners of Dallas, TX for an undisclosed amount. The new entity Packaging Concepts of Houston LLC will be a wholly owned subsidiary of PCI. The subsidiary will remain at […]
70th Anniversary NAC Membership Offer is One More Reason to Participate in Krystal La Reese-Gaule Award Competition
Last August, The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), at its annual board meeting in New Orleans, introduced a new award. The Krystal La Reese-Gaule Annual Membership Award will be presented to the member who sponsors the most new NAC (Full) memberships during the most recent fiscal year. The individual will be provided a free registration […]
