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Time for restaurants to 'Get REAL'
REAL, which stands for Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership, uses a flexible points-based system similar to LEED to recognize restaurants that serve healthy, sustainable food.
![What every restaurant should know about going gluten-free [Infographic]](http://global.networldalliance.com/new/images/avatars/42396.jpg) | Not only is a gluten-free diet necessary for the millions of Americans who rely on it to stay healthy, it's also becoming more of a preference for those who join them while dining out. Now, about 20 percent of diners seek gluten-free options before … |
| Betsy Craig, founder and president of Fort Collins, Colo.-based MenuTrinfo, was named the 2013 Emerging Entrepreneur of Northern Colorado at the 14th annual Bravo Entrepreneur Awards program held recently. Craig, who overcame a life-threatening … | |
 | When restaurant trend predictions for 2013 began trickling in toward the end of last year, "healthier options" topped many lists. Technomic forecasted a big year for vegetables, for example, while children's nutrition landed atop the National … |
| Starting April 1, LaRosa's Pizzeria will offer a healthier menu for its guests. The new "B Good 2 U" menu includes chicken, turkey and tuna hoagies, all served on a multigrain wheat bun. The B Good 2 U menu features items under 475 calories. Read … | |
 | I have missed you, Gentle Readers! The last two months have been a blur of prep, hiring, training and execution for my business, MenuTrinfo. There's been little to no time to compose my semi-monthly blogs, but there's a timely topic that demands I … |
 | A group of pizza executives descended upon Washington, D.C., last week, to ask the Domestic Policy Council for menu labeling flexibility as part of the impending Obamacare legislation. Representatives from Domino's, Pizza Hut, Sbarro, Rosati's … |
| The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the FABI Awards, which recognizes food and beverage innovations that are expected to make a significant impact in the restaurant industry. The 2013 FABI Awards recipients are: Dawn … | |
 | New York State Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling has invalidated Mayor Mike Bloomberg's proposal to ban sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces in certain venues, calling it "arbitrary and capricious." The ban was set to take effect … |
 | Editor's note: A NY State Supreme Court judge has since invalidated the soda ban. However, Mayor Mike Bloomberg tweeted today that the city plans to appeal the ruling. March 12, the New York City's ban on large, sugary drinks goes into effect. Last … |
| In January, about one-third of U.S. adults said they wanted to cut down on gluten or avoid gluten in their diet all together, marking the highest percentage making this claim since The NPD Group began tracking the trend in 2009. NPD's Dieting … | |
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Culinary Experience for the Innovators (Slides)
Follow industry leaders as they discuss current trends in fast casual dining, what customers are seeking, and how one company operates with a Guest-Driven attitude. Download the slides from …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit -
Profiting with Pizza Toppings
A complete guide to pizza toppings and their impact on operations — trends, tastes, cost, usage and marketing.Type: GuideSponsored by: Burke Corporation -
Pizza Executive Summit 2011: What's Hot in Healthful Living
In this presentation, the topics of discussion include a focus on consumer health, flavor trends, obesity, allergens and menu labeling.Type: PresentationSponsored by: Pizza Executive Summit -
Going gluten-free: What every restaurant should know [infographic]
A quick look at why restaurant operators should offer gluten-free options on their menus.Type: InfographicSponsored by: Burke Corporation -
Executive Summary: Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage
This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage."Type: White PaperSponsored by: FastCasual.com
