Health & Nutrition News & Media
Health Care Law upheld, restaurant industry players respond
June 28, 2012
The United States Supreme Court today upheld a majority of the provisions within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), with a 5-4 decision.
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Top trends listed from National Restaurant Association Show
June 25, 2012
The 93rd Annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, held in May…
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Pizza players head to Washington over menu labeling
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The American Pizza Community is arguing that the law makes little sense for the pizza segment, which yields 90 percent of all orders from the phone or online.
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Worry maps
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Eighty percent mistakenly believe the gluten-free diet is either "more healthful" or a weight loss solution, instead of a medically-indicated diet for the auto…
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Commentary: NYC restaurants have long fight ahead with soda ban proposal
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
One analyst estimates that 5 percent of McDonald's sales come from soft drinks.
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What are your brand standards?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Research shows that 96 percent of the nearly 31,000 menu items studied from chain restaurants failed to meet USDA recommendations for calories, sodium, fat and…
read nowPETA recognizes country's best vegan pizzas
May 24, 2012
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has recognized the country's top vegan pizzerias, with 3 Brothers Pizza Café in Rockville Centre, N.Y.
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Report: Kids' meals purchases down 6 percent last year
May 22, 2012
Kids' meals with toys are no longer the draw they once were for the restaurant industry's youngest customers, according to The NPD Group, a market research…
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PizzaMarketplace launches Top 100 Movers & Shakers
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The inaugural Top 100 Movers & Shakers features a ranking of the top concepts, leaders and trends in the $38 billion pizza segment.
read nowDomino's, Jack in the Box sign up for Employee Wellness campaign
May 17, 2012
June marks the fourth annual National Employee Wellness Month. Virgin HealthMiles, the Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance, the…
read nowStudy: American dining out habits changing
May 16, 2012
A recent study by Harris Interactive measured how much Americans are dining out to gauge whether or not economic recovery is occurring.
read nowPizza Marketplace 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers
PizzaMarketplace.com's inaugural review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people and trends leading the…
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download nowDude, where's my regs?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Last July, the NRA and many other organizations suggested the FDA use flexibility for menu labeling stipulations as they apply to both chains and smaller…
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NRA Show 2012: A display of industry growth
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Social media, mobile and point-of-sale trends have evolved.
read nowHigh-impact, positive growth energizes 2012 NRA Show
May 10, 2012
The 93rd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event posted strong growth…
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Chuck E. Cheese's tests gluten-free options
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Company will gauge results from Minnesota rollout before making a decision to go national.
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Domino's launches gluten-free crust
May 7, 2012
Domino's Pizza today launched a gluten-free crust, available in all of its nearly 5,000 U.S. stores and becoming the first national pizza delivery chain to…
read nowKids LiveWell initiative grows to 96 brands
May 7, 2012
The National Restaurant Association today is announcing that the number of restaurant companies participating in its Kids LiveWell program has more than…
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Clinton applauds NRA for kids nutrition initiative
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
During NRA Show keynote address, former president says collaboration is the key to the future.
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Naked Pizza sponsors Foggy Awards for gluten-free leaders
May 3, 2012
Find Me Gluten Free, a gluten-free restaurant and business finder smartphone app, has announced the winners of the inaugural Foggy Awards – honoring leaders in…
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