Kosher certification program focuses on food safety

November 20, 2013

A Canadian Rabbi has launched a Kosher food certification program designed to inform consumers whether certain products meet the strict standards of Kosher…

Uncle Maddio's creates gluten-free dessert

November 19, 2013

In celebration of National Celiac Awareness Month, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is adding a gluten-free dessert to its menu, an oat bar infused with caramel.

FDA aims to put transfat on the chopping block

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 7, 2013

The FDA today proposed guidelines to eliminate the use of transfats in the U.S. food supply.

Report: Americans consuming more fruit, yogurt

November 1, 2013

Americans are shifting to healthier diets, which has helped to stabilize obesity levels, according to global information company, The NPD Group. NPD's 28th…

Menu labeling: Here we go again!

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While we wait for regulations to be solidified, restaurant operators should use the time to be better prepared.

NRA launches second Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge

October 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting submissions for its second annual Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge, an initiative aimed at showcasing…

Papa Gino's launches School Smart Pizza Program

October 17, 2013

Papa Gino's has launched its School Smart Pizza Program after testing the initiative in several school systems. The program meets national the new USDA school…

Consumers want more vegetables on their menus

October 9, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, the total menu incidence of vegetables has increased by more than 11 percent in the past three years. Not only are…

Pizza Hut unveils whole-wheat pizza for school lunch program

October 1, 2013

In time for National School Lunch Week, Oct. 14-18, Pizza Hut has introduced a new, 51-percent whole-wheat pizza as part of its school lunch program. The new…

Foodservice certification set for national expansion

September 30, 2013

Committed to winning America's fight against diabetes, obesity and other diet-related diseases, the United States Healthful Food Council (USHFC) has announced…

LA County partnership created to designate healthy restaurants

September 13, 2013

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a healthy restaurants partnership, identifying restaurants that offer smaller portion sizes and…

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Menu labeling and the fight against obesity

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

How can diners make responsible, healthy choices when they don't have the information they need?

An obesity solution

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

In Europe, a commission has set a goal to make pizza healthier.

Top That! rolls out gluten-free crust

August 12, 2013

Top That! Pizza has added an all-natural, gluten-free crust to its menu. The product is currently available in select locations and is slated to roll out…

Report: Consumers want to indulge when eating out

August 6, 2013

Despite efforts to get U.S. consumers to eat healthier at restaurants, just 24 percent say they eat healthy when they dine out, while more than half of…

NYC's soda ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court

July 30, 2013

New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.

Two gluten-free groups join forces

July 23, 2013

Chicago-based Gluten & Allergen Free Expos, a privately held consumer trade show company, has acquired the Find Me Gluten Free website and smartphone…

NRA's Kids LiveWell more than doubles

July 23, 2013

Celebrating its two-year anniversary this week, the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell initiative has grown to more than 41,000 restaurant…

Chefs, operators challenged to reduce calories in popular dishes

July 22, 2013

As part of the global Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, Unilever Food Solutions is confronting the issues of sustainability, food waste and food safety and…