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Can restaurants afford food safety?
The impending revival of the Food Safety Bill is making leaders question how much restaurant reporting is too much …- Jennifer Litz -
Report: Consumers more concerned with food quality than safety
Today's consumers are aware of food safety issues, but not as concerned as before. They take steps to reduce their risks by reading country of origin and nutritional labels and relying on public … -
New organic pizza concept opens in Boulder
The latest pizzeria emphasizing seasonal ingredients and a small service-related footprint is Colorado's new Boulder Organic Pizza. The restaurant will feature a seasonal menu, organic/sustainable … -
Own a 'green' restaurant? Call it 'natural' instead
So your LEED-certified pizzeria carries all local ingredients from farms and suppliers that are USDA certified organic. How do make your green claims resonate with everyday people? Call it " …- Jennifer Litz -
IOM salt study on shaky ground with some
Proposed sodium reduction standards might not just hinder the pizza industry – they could hurt health, too.- Jennifer Litz -
Coca-Cola shareholders to challenge use of Bisphenol-A in cans
Coca-Cola shareholders will vote today on a proposal asking the company to disclose how it is responding to public concerns about the safety of Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical used in the epoxy lining … -
Institute of Medicine recommends sodium reduction in food supply
The Institute of Medicine has released its report on recommended strategies for reducing sodium intake to levels recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a task set forth by Congress in …- Christa Hoyland -
Technomic outlines pizza's allure
Consumers choose pizza over other meal options due to taste, ease and value, according to a new study from foodservice industry consultant Technomic. Many respondents also expressed a desire for … -
Pizza Fusion runs viral recipe contest for Earth Day
Pizza Fusion, a pioneer in the natural and organic restaurant movement, has launched an online video contest through the month of April in search of the country's most creative and earth-friendly … -
Eagle Boys pits itself against big chains in gluten-free offerings
Eagle Boys Pizza has crafted a new "gluten-friendly" pizza base, giving gluten-sensitive pizza lovers the biggest pizza selection of any major Australian pizza maker. The launch of the new base … -
Mellow Mushroom tests gluten-free
Nine Mellow Mushroom stores will roll out gluten free options by April 5, according to gluten-free diet source Celiac.com. The new dough will be priced similarly to the existing option. From the … -
Pizza Executive Summit to explore healthy menu items as marketing tool
"Healthy" is a recurring topic and consideration in the restaurant industry, especially with recent menu labeling legislation and people's resulting heightened awareness. But there are many … -
NRA Show 2010: Session topics to cover timely industry trends
For operators preparing to attend the upcoming National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, the convention staff has lined up a full slate of expert-led professional development …- Christa Hoyland -
Five pizzeria-friendly natural food products at Expo West
Expo West is the premier showcase for healthy foodservice suppliers. Here are some of their promising menu additions.- Jennifer Litz -
NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants
A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion of menu labeling and a trans fat ban in the …- Christa Hoyland -
Pizza tax eyed as weapon against obesity
Researchers from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have suggested a high tax on pizza and soda as a way to curb obesity, according to a story in Reuters. Monday's report in the Archives of …1 comment -
NakedPizza announces more franchise agreements
NakedPizza recently inked several new multi-unit area development agreements, bringing the total units under contract to 96. Tim Holland in upstate New York, Shannon O'Quinn and John Caparella in … -
Allergyeats.com debuts
New site lets customers rate restaurants' food-allergy-friendliness.- Jennifer Litz -
NRA Show 2010 brings more to the table
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Greater grains for pizza crusts
Pizza operators increasingly use 'superfood' ingredients to create a healthier base.- Jennifer Litz
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