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Consumers showing less concern about sodium intake

July 14, 2014

New research from The NPD Group finds that U.S. consumers are less concerned about their sodium intake than they were a few years ago. This data comes as the…

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California Milk Advisory Board named as Kids LiveWell sponsor

July 8, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that the California Milk Advisory Board has become the first commodity board sponsor of the association’s Kids…

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Fizzled out: NYC's soda ban overruled by final appeals court

June 27, 2014

The proposed ban on large soda drinks in New York City, first introduced in 2012, has officially been overruled. New York State’s Court of Appeals refused to…

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FDA to pressure restaurants to reduce sodium levels

June 23, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration last week announced it was preparing voluntary guidelines for the food industry to lower sodium levels. FDA Commissioner…

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Morton Salt adding $1M lab for reduced sodium solutions research

June 23, 2014

Morton Salt Inc. announced today the launch of a new food lab dedicated to exploring reduced sodium solutions. The company also hopes the $1 million investment…

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Exploring the role of whole grains in the food industry

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

'If you can pronounce the ingredients, it's probably good for you,' said Cynthia Harriman, director at Oldways and The Whole Grain Council.

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Handful of California restaurants earn nutrition-based certification

June 18, 2014

The United States Healthful Food Council announced California’s first restaurants to achieve REAL Certification. They include: Nopa, The Plant Café Organic…

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'Stealth health' menu approaches are on trend

Kids also want more healthful options from restaurants.

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Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizza partners with Healthy Dining

June 11, 2014

Two Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizza locations in Arizona have partnered with Healthy Dining to make it easier for guests to find healthier dining…

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Health focus driving children's menu options

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Although it is not the restaurant industry's job to fix the problems associated with childhood obesity, the industry can take steps to ensure children of all…

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Nutritional variances

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Have a disclaimer on your menu boards, pamphlets and website that promotes the steps taken to ensure accurate nutritionals.

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Yum Brands CFO: Digital ordering channels grow top line and profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In China, sales from digital channels are between 70 and 80 percent; and 25 to 30 percent come from mobile.

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Unilever Food Solutions CEO recognized for healthier menu efforts

April 25, 2014

Leo Oosterveer, CEO of Unilever Food Solutions, has received the 2014 Augie Leadership Award for Sustainability and Food Ethics from the Culinary Institute of…

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Restaurant industry still in the gluten-free honeymoon phase

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As Celiac Awareness Month approaches, one industry expert predicts the diet's growth will continue for the next few years.

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Gluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010

April 11, 2014

According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…

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Kids LiveWell names healthy recipe challenge winners

April 10, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the second annual Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge, an initiative showcasing restaurants…

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How the restaurant industry is contributing to the drop in children's obesity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants should work with chefs and suppliers to ensure healthier meals, and even include kids in focus groups.

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A look at some of Yum! Brands' corporate responsibility initiatives

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's goal is to become the 'preferred restaurant of choice' by offering nutritional improvements.

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Restaurant brands plan promotions for Whole Grain Sampling Day

March 19, 2014

Whole Grain Sampling Day is April 2, and restaurants, retailers, food manufacturers and more are hosting promotions and low-cost or no cost items for the…

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Consumers craving more protein sources

March 18, 2014

The majority of U.S. consumers (78 percent) believe that protein contributes to a healthy diet and more than half of adults say they want more of it in their…

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