News & Media From Betsy Craig
Food allergen programs deliver deeply dedicated diners
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Many more brands are stepping up to the plate to tackle diners' concerns about food allergens by using everything from staff training to detailed menu item…
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Why 367 more days? A debriefing on the menu labeling delay
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Taking a step back from the new year-long extension in enforcement activation for menu labeling, brands need to give some thoughts to the road ahead and their…
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Required restaurant allergen training: Wave of the future?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Many jurisdictions nationally may not yet have regulations mandating how restaurants can best keep customers free from allergens and other food safety threats.
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Menu Labeling: Recent clarification means law goes into effect as planned
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Yesterday when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent out its Clarified Statement on Compliance Date, regarding the activation on Dec. 1 of the new menu…
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Menu labeling: Follow this checklist to protect your brand
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
As restaurant operators continue to prepare for the May 5, 2017, menu labeling deadline, many questions and challenges remain. Follow these key pointers to…
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The peanut butter (allergy) crunch heard ‘round the country
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
In what should serve as a cautionary tale for the entire foodservice industry, Panera Bread faces a $500,000 lawsuit over a grilled cheese sandwich…
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Pizza restaurateurs: Start your calorie counters
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
When the FDA issues its Notice of Availability for menu labeling guidelines later this month, pizza restaurateurs across the U.S. will have one year to get…
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5 ways to protect your brand from food-safety crises
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Industry execs discussed food-safety best practices at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Dallas.
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Food fight on Capitol Hill: A breakdown of the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Betsy Craig describes eight ways menu-labeling guidelines will change if HR 2017 becomes a law.
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Menus shift to reflect transparency
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
While larger chains like Noodles and Company and Panera Bread have taken great measures to provide transparent menu items, other chains are following suit.
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The countdown is on for FDA menu labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
As of Dec. 1, 2016, menu labeling is back on the radar and the required date is back to being measured by months once again.
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5 reasons to love menu labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
While it's easy for restaurant operators and their franchisees to intuitively look for reasons to fear menu labeling, there are actually many positive…
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Sodium under new federal regulation microscope
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The New York City Department of Health is leading this charge and proposed in early June that all chain restaurants with 15 or more locations add a symbol next…
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US House blocks mandatory GMO labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
On July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives took a measured and bold move to block any mandatory labeling of foods made with genetically engineered crops.
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Menu labeling mandate pushed back one year
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Although the 12 month delay is welcome by some, brands should not use this time to rest on their laurels. Menu labeling is not going away and the faster…
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3 ways to prep for the ban on trans fat
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Foodservice operators can prepare for the June 6 ban by taking a few necessary steps.
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How technology is solving headaches for menu labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The technology that fuels digital menu boards and ordering kiosks within restaurant locations today is being used to maintain nutritional disclosures in real…
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Catering to success with menu labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Menu labeling goes beyond in-store menu boards to include catering programs as well as banquet dishes.
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Navigating the menu labeling pros and cons
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Restaurant operators need to be aware of how FDA regulations apply to restaurants because they are now competing against companies that are being held to the…
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by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Now that menu labeling has passed and everyone knows the rules and expectations, it is important to address the best way restaurant leadership should handle…
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