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NRA honored for Kids LiveWell
The National Restaurant Association has earned the 2012 ASAE Gold Circle Award for its media relations campaign launching the groundbreaking Kids LiveWell program. The voluntary industry initiative … -
Report: Soup and salad purchases increase
As consumers seek lighter, healthier and more affordable food choices, away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, according to market research firm Technomic. A variety of portion sizes … -
Mintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive
Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market research firm Mintel's latest report … -
Nutritional kiosks move into the spotlight
Impending menu labeling laws have some operators considering in-store technology.1 comment- Alicia Kelso -
NRA awards 18 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards
The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the 2012 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize consumable products that deliver restaurant operator … -
Stevi B's Pizza rolls out whole wheat crust
Stevi B's Pizza has launched a new whole wheat pizza crust as a part of its commitment to offer healthier options to customers. The system-wide whole wheat product has more than 50 percent more fiber … -
Restaurant chains join Healthy Dining's new School Wellness program
Healthy Dining has announced the rollout of a research-based initiative, the "Healthy Dining School Wellness Rewards Program," designed to contribute to the health and well-being of America's … -
Kentucky Restaurant Association training members of food safety, allergens
The Kentucky Restaurant Association is offering its members a discounted 90-minute webinar this month, produced by Kitchens with Confidence, a national food safety training organization based in Fort … -
Zpizza selected for school wellness program
Zpizza has announced on its Facebook page that it has been selected to participate in a program funded by the National Institutes of Health. The program's objective is to "contribute to the health …1 comment -
California legislator tries to limit food truck presence near schools
California Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has proposed a state law to ban food trucks from selling food within 500 yards of a school campus. The proposal – Assembly Bill 1678 – calls … -
How the pizza segment can embrace children's nutrition
Healthier kids' meals was listed as a top 2012 trend by numerous experts.1 comment- Alicia Kelso -
Russo's New York Pizzeria adds gluten-free grocery line
Texas-based Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen recently added gluten-free options to their menus. The brands' chef and founder, Anthony Russo, also is rolling out a new … -
Report: Soups and salads appearing more on menus
Away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, as consumers seek light, healthy and affordable fare, according to new research from Technomic. Whether it's a cup or bowl, side or entree, 61 … -
NRA's Kids LiveWell healthy eating initiative triples membership
The number of restaurant companies participating in the National Restaurant Association/Healthy Dining's Kids LiveWell program has tripled since its launch in July. Currently, 68 restaurant brands … -
NRA: Food costs become restaurant operators' top concern
The association's 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast predicts record sales of $632 billion, a 3.5 percent bump from 2011.- Alicia Kelso -
Mississippi partners with Healthy Dining to launch nutrition program
The Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association (MHRA) has unveiled an initiative called "Eat Healthy Mississippi" that aims to curb the state's obesity rates, which are the highest in the … -
Missouri Pi Pizza joins Meatless Monday campaign
A University City, Mo., Pi Pizza restaurant is now serving only vegetarian dishes on Mondays. The move is part of Meatless Mondays, an international campaign created to cut meat consumption … -
USDA makes healthy changes to school meals, including pizza
On Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier items for kids across the nation. The new meal … -
Annie's introduces certified-organic rising crust pizza
Berkeley, Calif.-based Annie's Inc., a natural and organic food company, has expanded its portfolio to include a frozen pizza line, with a family-sized, certified-organic rising crust pizza … -
Restaurant industry's 2012 trends shaped by demographics, nutrition
NPD Group's research also expects retail competition to increase and commodity prices to affect menu offerings.- Alicia Kelso
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