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Only 19 booths left at the NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO!
NAC
The National Association of Concessionaires will bring together the top food and beverage concession leaders in the recreation and leisure-time industry at The Concession & Hospitality Expo scheduled for July 15-18, 2014, at the Denver Marriott City Center in Denver, Colorado. If you have not already done so, reserve your booth and register to attend the EXPO today. Click here for more info and to register.
Two regional seminars coming in April
NAC
The highly popular Regional Seminar Series is making two stops this April. The first is on April 23 in Dallas and the second is on April 28 in Minneapolis. The NAC Regional Seminar is a series of one-day educational programs designed for entry level managers, supervisors and those interested in concessions management. A perfect precursor to NAC's Concession Manager Certification Course. Click here for more info and to register.
Government relations update: NATO urges redefinition of 40 hour work week under ACA
NAC
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is asking its members and members of other trade groups such as NAC to contact their lawmakers regarding this important issue.
The letter to lawmakers found at the hyperlink can be edited, and NATO encourages you to do so. To send, simply enter your zip code to identify your Member of Congress, provide your contact information, and click the "Send Message" button. The letter is already customized to reflect whether your lawmaker is a current cosponsor of H.R. 2575.
The House is expected to begin debate on H.R. 2575 tomorrow, April 2, 2014, with a possible vote shortly thereafter. This important legislation would repeal the ACA's 30-hour per week full-time employee definition and replace it with a 40-hour per week full-time employee definition.
Concessions Industry Data Initiative Survey
NAC
This initiative has been ongoing since the start of the year. It is vitally important that everyone take a few minutes out of their busy day to take this survey so the industry can achieve a valid sample size. The more people who participate, the more representative the data will be. We ask that you be as complete and candid as possible. Only summary data will be published and all individual, specific company data will be held in the strictest on confidence. All submissions go directly to FIU. Simply click on this link, take the survey and submit it.
Welcome new members!
NAC is pleased to welcome new members:
John Vincent, Jr.
of Wellfleet Theatres, sponsored by John Evans, Jr., Gold Medal Products
Bric Simpson
of Kernel King, sponsored by Tish Hardric, Great Western Products
Jeff Logan
of Logan Luxury Theatres, sponsored by Gina DiSanto, CCM, King Theatres
Jacqueline Hernandez
of Monin Gourmet Flavorings
Rob Pitt
of AAA Flag & Banner, MFG
Amberlee Thuss
of Strathroy Cinema
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New-Twix® Brand Bites will deliver excitement to your concessions! Bite size perfection is the biggest innovation in the Twix® Brand history. Available April 2014. Twix® Bites will punctuate the Mars Chocolate portfolio. Movie going consumers will love the bite size unwrapped Twix®. Pre-order today.
www.twix.com
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Sundae: 3 pounds, 12 scoops, $17
ESPN
The Chicago White Sox are supersizing a ballpark classic this season, announcing that they will sell a 12-scoop banana split sundae served in a full-size batting helmet. The sundae's foundation is four scoops each of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream. It comes drizzled with caramel, strawberry sauce and chocolate syrup, and includes two bananas, whipped cream and cherries. It will weigh about 3 pounds and cost $17.
Soda wars turn to another front — sparkling waters
The Associated Press via ABC News
The soda wars appear to be shifting to another corner of the beverage industry — sparkling, flavored waters.
A recent report shows U.S. soda sales fell at an accelerated pace last year, extending a streak of declines that began in 2005. But Americans are apparently developing a taste for another type of sweet, carbonated beverage.
Candy-maker opens new plant to keep up with demand for chocolate
The Associated Press via The Seattle Times
Americans are still in love with chocolate. The proof is in Kansas, where candy giant Mars is operating its first new plant in 35 years to churn out millions of sweets every day.
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Japan's #1 Fruit Chew has been sweeping the nation and is poised to become the next American Favorite! Hi-Chew can be found in 5 tantalizingly juicy flavors at convenience and grocery stores across the United States! No matter which flavor you choose, you’re in for a long-lasting, mouth-watering treat! Enjoy!"
www.hi-chew.com
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After decades, coconut oil re-emerges as a cooking trend
By Katy Bynum
 For years, coconut oil was the go-to choice in many North American homes and commercial kitchens — used by the home baker for superior-tasting, flaky pie crusts and by the restaurant chef for deep-frying foods. That lasted until about 1980 when several national agricultural associations began a campaign against coconut oil. They persuaded the country that the polyunsaturated fats from vegetable oils, such as soybean or corn oil, were a better choice for frying. That resulted in the near-demise of coconut oil. But coconut oil is once again surging in popularity.
Peak pizza is here: American appetite for pizza cools off
TIME
Pizza may have peaked. Pizza consumption in the U.S. has increased year after year, but forecasts indicate that we may not be able to stomach much more.
Americans eat an astonishing amount of pizza. That's hardly a news flash. It's become customary to periodically hear about just how much pizza we eat — seemingly more and more each year.
The world's top 10 most innovative companies in food
Fast Company
Newly engineered foods. A TV show satirizing Big Ag. Farming practices that reduce greenhouse gases. Here are the companies that are cooking up new ideas and changing how we think about our food.
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Servicing the Movie Theatre Industry for over 50 Years
Great Western Products specializes in manufacturing and processing all your concession needs:
Premium Popcorn, Popping Oils, Buttery Toppings, Buttery Flavored Popcorn Salt and a Complete Nacho Cheese Program
Contact your sales rep for more information – 256-575-2473
www.gwproducts.com markh@gwproducts.com
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The $26 ballpark hot dog
MarketWatch
Baseball and hot dogs are the classic American combo. But what if you take the humble frank and supersize it beyond your wildest measure? That's what the Texas Rangers have done with their Boomstick, a one-pound, two foot-long behemoth of a tube steak that's covered in chili, cheese, jalapeños and caramelized onions.
Increase your Facebook reach without paying for advertising
By Mayur Kisani
It is getting harder and harder for businesses on Facebook to reach their audiences. According to Facebook, it is due to the increase in the amount of content, the increasing number of businesses building a presence on the site and an effort to crack down on spam. But many also believe that Facebook has decreased the reach of pages in order to make businesses pay for promoted posts and advertisements, thus increasing revenue for Facebook. So just like everything online, there are a few ways that might help increase your reach on Facebook without having to pay for promoted posts or ads.
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