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Expo program ads on sale now
NAC
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) will be placing advertisements in the 2014 program distributed to all attendees of the Concession & Hospitality Expo in Denver. Ads may be general in nature, or congratulatory ads to Gary Wattie, Senior Vice President of New Business Development at Centerplate; the 2014 NAC Mickey Warner Award honoree. Gary will be honored at the Annual Membership Luncheon at the Expo on Thursday, July 17.
CCM, ECM classes scheduled for Expo
NAC
The next available classes for Concession Manager (CCM) and Executive Concession Manager (ECM) Certification Training are scheduled in conjunction with the NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo to be held on July 15-18, 2014, at the Denver Marriott City Center. This is a great opportunity to maximize your travel budget to Denver and receive your certification while also attending our big event.
CCM classes will run just prior to the Expo starting on Saturday, July 12, and concluding on Tuesday, July 15. ECM Classes will be held on Friday, July 18. All classes will be at the Denver Marriott City Center.
Expo registration now online
NAC
Online registration is now available for the NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo. The program is in place and all but a few of the trade show booths are full. The only thing missing now is you! It is time to make your plans to attend this exciting and value-packed event. The Expo will be held on July 15-18, 2014 at the Denver Marriott City Center. Visit the Expo page on naconline.org to get all the details and to register.
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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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Welcome new members!
NAC
NAC is pleased to welcome new members:
Kletra Newton
of Newton's Southern Comfort Food
Jennifer Ryan
of Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Nebraska farmers planting enough popcorn to feed billions
NTV-TV
Global demand drives business to central Nebraska. The world wants more of a product that Nebraska does better than anyone — popcorn.
"Popcorn's associated with ball games and movie night," Mark McHargue of Central City said.
He recently filled the planter with popcorn. Each bag of seed he loaded is enough for 100,000 servings of the tasty treat.
McHargue said, "A lot of times think about how many tubs of popcorn in the movie will this sell for and it's kind of staggering how many people just this field we're planting is going to feed."
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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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Food industry braces for Vermont's GMO labeling law
Bloomberg
Kraft Foods Group Inc. and other packaged-food giants are facing a prospect they've dreaded for years: a state law requiring them to label products containing genetically modified organisms.
Why Lemonhead candy is changing its packaging and promotion
Chicago Tribune
The Lemonhead candy brand is getting a refresh, with its “Lemonhead” character shedding his "little boy" look and heading for promotional activities, including as the voice of the brand's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts starting this week.
The rebrand also includes new packaging and a new logo.
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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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You can eat all the calories you need in a lifetime with these delicious creations at the Charlotte Motor Speedway
USA Today
For those looking to ingest a week's worth of calories in one burger, the Charlotte Motor Speedway has a couple of new food creations to try that were first served recently at a Red Carpet Rookie Event.
Pepsi just unveiled a crazy new soda machine
Business Insider
Pepsi has unveiled a new soda machine capable of making more than 1,000 beverages.
The company revealed new self-service drink equipment at the National Restaurant Association show, Stephanie Strom at The New York Times reported.
The new machine, Spire, was created to compete with Coca-Cola's Freestyle machine, Strom writes. It has the appearance of a large tablet or iPhone, and lets customers use a touchscreen to select flavors.
Kraft recalls 1.2 million cases of cottage cheese on storage temp concerns
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
After discovering some ingredients in its cottage cheese products were not stored in accordance with company temperature standards, Kraft is recalling 1.2 million cases of product.
How to attract traffic to your website
By Mayur Kisani
 It is important for businesses to have a website — and one that works on all devices. Once you have your website for your business in place, it's time to think about how it can be used to grow your business. Think of your website as a billboard advertising your business and spreading your message. A website with zero traffic is like having a billboard that is not seen by anyone. So read on to know how to get your website in front of as many relevant visitors as possible, so it can help you grow your business.
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