Finally, Cups and Tubs for your Home Theater!
Impress your guests with authentic movie house concession cups and tubs. These are the same cups and tubs used by the large commecial theater chains! MEG Concession Supply is a distributor of these same products to cinema houses nationwide. Now you can purchase for your own theater!
Just some great ideas to add a little theme elements to your home theater.
Enviro-Friendly Popcorn Bags?
Environmentally conscious popcorn bags? That's right! You can now "go green" in your concession stand or home theater.
Yes, you can stuff these "natural-fiber" bags full of healthy popcorn!
I really don't get it. Perhaps the bags are bio-degradable, but, what about the processed oils and seasonings and artifical ingredients that went in the bags? Some of that stuff wont break down over time. Oh well, perhaps it's a step in the right direction, but, I never heard the calling for this, did you?
What does that have to do with the price of popcorn!?!
The gradual and consistent increasing price of corn seed or "popcorn" is trickling down and into your home theater! Yep, the cost of the beloved popcorn is, and has been for some time, on the rise!
With the ever increasing demand for non-petroleum based fuels, the production of ethanol, a corn based oil/fuel product, is increasing. What does this have to do with the price of Popcorn!?!
Well, with demand comes price! Corn farmers are realizing that their acres of "popcorn" can return more revenue with the planting of "corn" used for ethanol production rather than for use in popcorn poppers. Farmers are replanting their fields with more profitable crop that can be converted into ethanol and other alternative fuels. With less "supply" of popcorn, and, the continued demand, the price of popcorn goes up. “The consumer will probably see an increase in popcorn prices pretty soon,” said an executive of Iowa’s Jolly Time popcorn brand.
Farmers are charging nearly double for popcorn over just over 2 years ago. Costs for popcorn is starting to climb and is trickling down now finally to the consumer. Wholesales, distributors and online merchant prices are starting to rise at a steady pace.
About a quarter of a million acres in America are planted with popcorn, while nearly 80 million acres are planted with plain corn. Of that 80 million acres, only 2 percent was used for ethanol in 2006. Now, estimates are around 20%, so less can be made with the popcorn crop. And, other alternative fuel source crops such as soybeans, coconut, palm, etc are seeing entry into the fuel oil production market, increasing the price for the oils used to cook up our popcorn as well!
But, popcorn producers have recently been developing new hybrids that expand more when popped. This is a term called expansion ration and you may see it on some websites or popcorn buying guides. Regular popcorn kernels expand about 35% in volume when cooked or popped. Some new popcorn types have greatly exceeded that expansion ratio and some can even reach nearly 50% expansion!
What can a popcorn lover do? Well, look for popcorn with the highest expansion ratio, such as Monster, or MaxiPop and such branding, stock up on coconut oil now or look for popcorn cooked in less popular oils such as sunflower or safflower. I know that I'm going to be a little more discerning in my online popcorn shopping.
Concession Operations and Fun Foods
So, you've decided to become a concessionaire. I've been thinkg alot about it. You may or may not be retired, but, you want to enter the fun food operation! Earning a little extra income in your spare time. Openning a concession stand or starting up a fun foods operation on the Midway or boardwalk can be a humbling experience at times.
What should I offer my future customers? Cotton Candy? Funnel Cakes? Sno Cones? The list is nearly endless.
Pretzels (soft are my favorite), hot dogs, corn dogs, fried onion blossoms, bacon puffs, churros, caramel apples, lemon shake ups, foot-longs served from a hot dog cart, elephant ears, frying saucers, popcorn, caramel corn, kettle corn, nachos, chili dogs and on and on. I found an online retailer of just what I need and can recommend MEG Concession Supply as a great source for concession stand equipment, supplies and accessories. They have the supplies and equipment you need to get started in the concession business. Visit them today
Let's All Go To The Lobby! The Dancing Snacks are Back!
You've loved them since you we're a child at the cinemaplex. You've adored them on retromerchials. You've loved them on vintage movie advertisement film shorts. Me too! Now you can love them in your own home, diner or restaurant! I first saw these at a shoppe down on the boardwalk at a Delaware beach. They only had the display model and none in stock! I just HAD to have a set of these little guys. So I searched and searched on the Internet 'till I found them. They were not easy to find... I even picked up a set for a friend.
Holiday Season Paragon Popcorn Machine FREE SHIPPING Offer!
This is really cool! I found that getting a popcorn machine for your home theater is that much cheaper!!! Check this out:
"Now through December 24th, 2007 Paragon is offerring FREE SHIPPING to the continental United States on selected popcorn machines! And, included in each shipment is a free gift for you!
In the spirit of the holiday season, Paragon is pleased to offer this exciting cost savings benefit! For the lowest cost this year, you too can have your very own commercial quality popcorn machine delivered to your home. Qualified dealers of Paragon products have been authorized to pass these cost savings on to you! Experience the BEST in Quality in Paragon Made in the USA commercial quality popcorn poppers!"
Visit: http://www.ht-accessories.com to take advantage of this cost savings opportunity of the season!
Get Ready for the Holidays in Home Theater Style!
The holidays are coming! And I'm to show you some exciting gift ideas for that home theater enthusiast you are purchasing for! Consider giving them their very own, commercial quality, home theater popcorn popper machine! Choose from the three leading manufacturers of concession equipment: Gold Medal Products, Paragon International and BenchMark USA! Available in three home theatre sizes and most can also be purchased with a matching cart or stylish base. Visit www.Ht-Accessories.com I see that they offer FREE SHIPPING to the lower 48 states on every purchase.
Heat N Kleen Popcorn Machine Kettle Cleaner
Maintaining a Home Theater Popcorn Machine doesn't have to be a chore or a dangerous undertaking with gloves and scraper tools and such bother. Gold Medal products has introduced Heat N' Kleen Kettle Cleaner to meet the challenge of maintaining that pristine clean kettle in your popcorn machine. It's a fact that clean kettles produce better popcorn. This is due to better heat transfer and no carbon built-up odor and taste. Heat N' Kleen is the answer! Simply add some water and some Heat N' Kleen in your kettle and heat to a boil and allow to stand. The cleaning action results in a clean, better performing and tasting kettle! Order your Heat N' Kleen kettle cleaner today from concession supply companies. I love this stuff! I use it all the time. A big jar like this lasts for quite a while. I got mine at http://www.Concession-Supply.com
National Caramel Corn Day!
Halloween is just around the corner. Not only is it Hallows Eve on October 31, 2007, it's also known as National Caramel Corn Day and I get fired up around this time of year focusing on the Home Theater. I love caramel popcorn, but, it's such a chore to make, what with melting the caramel, getting it evenly coated on the popcorn, and all the clean up afterwords! What a process! With Glaze Pop Caramel Corn popcorn topping it's SO easy to enjoy lightly coated caramel corn right in your home theater! Yes, you can create mouth-watering caramel glazed popcorn in your home theater popcorn machine. Glaze Pop from Gold Medal available in portion pouches and single cartons for home theater use and multi-carton case packages for concession stands. Glaze Pop coats your popcorn with a sugar glaze right in your kettle! No need for a kettle corn machine. Simply place oil and Glaze Pop in your kettle, then add unsalted popcorn and you're making Caramel Corn at Home!! Visit http://www.Concession-Supply.com to place your order today! Sorry, I don't have a flag or banner for you to wave on National Caramel Corn Day, but, who knows, maybe I'll find one!
Free Shipping on all of our Home Theater Accessories!
The Dog Days of Summer are here, but, so are the savings!
I always get excited when a company rolls out their promotional seasons of savings. I just learned that for a limited time only, shoppers get Free Shipping on all home theater popcorn machines, vintage signs, movie heater drink cups, popcorn tubs, cups, buckets, boxes and snack trays! Online Home Theater Accessories offers these products in consumer or wholesale quantities. Enjoy the savings and outfit your home theater, concession stand, movie night program or fund raiser event today! Visit http://www.ht-accessories.com