Health & Nutrition News & Media
Stevi B's Pizza rolls out whole wheat crust
March 7, 2012
Stevi B's Pizza has launched a new whole wheat pizza crust as a part of its commitment to offer healthier options to customers.
read nowRestaurant chains join Healthy Dining's new School Wellness program
March 6, 2012
Healthy Dining has announced the rollout of a research-based initiative, the "Healthy Dining School Wellness Rewards Program," designed to contribute to the…
read nowKentucky Restaurant Association training members of food safety, allergens
March 1, 2012
The Kentucky Restaurant Association is offering its members a discounted 90-minute webinar this month, produced by Kitchens with Confidence, a national food…
read nowZpizza selected for school wellness program
March 1, 2012
Zpizza has announced on its Facebook page that it has been selected to participate in a program funded by the National Institutes of Health.
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Live from New York
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The International Restaurant and Foodservice Show, set for the first weekend in March, will include a new Healthy Solutions Pavilion this year.
read nowCalifornia legislator tries to limit food truck presence near schools
February 20, 2012
California Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has proposed a state law to ban food trucks from selling food within 500 yards of a school campus. The proposal…
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2012 Top 10 food trends include "heirloom foods"
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Look for more restaurant concepts to embrace Neapolitan pizza, burgers topped with an egg, and Nordic cuisine.
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How the pizza segment can embrace children's nutrition
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Healthier kids' meals was listed as a top 2012 trend by numerous experts.
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Russo's New York Pizzeria adds gluten-free grocery line
February 14, 2012
Texas-based Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen recently added gluten-free options to their menus. The brands' chef and founder…
read nowReport: Soups and salads appearing more on menus
February 13, 2012
Away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, as consumers seek light, healthy and affordable fare, according to new research from Technomic.
read nowNRA's Kids LiveWell healthy eating initiative triples membership
February 10, 2012
The number of restaurant companies participating in the National Restaurant Association/Healthy Dining's Kids LiveWell program has tripled since its launch in…
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Get 'in' on the biggest trend In foodservice
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
Healthy, affordable dining for kids.
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NRA: Food costs become restaurant operators' top concern
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The association's 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast predicts record sales of $632 billion, a 3.5 percent bump from 2011.
read nowAs serious as a heart attack
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
It's a good idea to designate a senior member of the waitstaff or a manager to be the point person when dealing with diners with allergy concerns.
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The top 10 (unmentioned) food industry trends
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Adventure in food and flavor is back, comfort food is out.
read nowMississippi partners with Healthy Dining to launch nutrition program
January 31, 2012
The Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association (MHRA) has unveiled an initiative called "Eat Healthy Mississippi" that aims to curb the state's…
read nowMissouri Pi Pizza joins Meatless Monday campaign
January 30, 2012
A University City, Mo., Pi Pizza restaurant is now serving only vegetarian dishes on Mondays. The move is part of Meatless Mondays, an international campaign…
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USDA makes healthy changes to school meals, including pizza
January 26, 2012
On Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier items for…
read nowTop 5 2012 food innovation product predictions
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Coconut is the leading hot flavor in the restaurant industry from the fine dining level to the QSR coconut shrimp level.
read nowAnnie's introduces certified-organic rising crust pizza
January 24, 2012
Berkeley, Calif.-based Annie's Inc., a natural and organic food company, has expanded its portfolio to include a frozen pizza line, with a family-sized…
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