Health & Nutrition News & Media
Itty bitty is now a biggie
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Popping up everywhere you turn in our industry today are new mini desserts. Baskin-Robbins just launched the concept last week, and many new offerings are in…
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Point, Counterpoint: Domino's menu labeling stance
Executive director of New York State Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Alliance responds to Domino's plea for menu labeling flexibility.
read nowA gluten-free pizza contest? Yes, it does exist
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Recently, I shared with you that I had the pleasure of attending the Florida Restaurant and Lodging show in Orlando last month. My time in Orlando was spent…
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Topper's Pizza on the menu at Ontario schools
October 2, 2011
After submitting a nutritional chart of pizza choices and slice sizes for review by the Ontario Government dietitian, Topper's Pizza was determined to be…
read nowResponsible Restaurants: How Operators Can Leverage True Sustainability to Their Advantage
Consumers care about the sources and environmental impact of their food. Operators care about the bottom line. In this guide, sponsored by Truitt Brothers…
download nowNRA hosting CFI Summit in October
September 13, 2011
The National Restaurant Association is partnering with the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) to host the 2011 CFI Food System Summit in Chicago Oct. 25-26.
read nowSugar isn't so sweet
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
This morning as I was catching up on some of my favorite food blogs I found myself sucked in by a banner ad at the top of the page. The ad, from General Mills…
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Hold the pine nuts
by Jennifer Wright — CFO, Ecovention, LLC
So a funny thing happened to me the other day. While munching on blueberries one morning, I experienced, quite suddenly, a bitter, metallic and very pervasive…
read nowSchwan's delivers healthier pizza options
August 17, 2011
School lunches just got a little healthier thanks to Schwan's Food Service's launch of more than 50 offerings that meet the proposed USDA School Meal Rules, as…
read nowGluten-free isnt trendy
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
At least once a week I get asked "How long do you think this Gluten-Free fad will be around?" It is an interesting question in that many wish it would just go…
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Domino's CEO pleads for menu-labeling flexibility
August 16, 2011
The FDA's law requiring restaurant chains with 20 or more locations to provide detailed nutritional information on menus could take effect as early as 2012…
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Truitt Bros. Northwest Sustainability Tour highlights menu
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
The topic of sustainability has been an elusive one for restaurant operators, who have been inundated in recent years with foodservice buzzwords such as…
read nowDomino's goes to the moon and back?
August 10, 2011
Domino's Pizza employees have collectively walked more than 1 billion steps in six months. As part of its 'A Healthier YOU' corporate wellness initiative…
read nowKids LiveWell program will help parents and restaurants
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) recently rolled out their Kids LiveWell program. The program is designed to be mutually beneficial to kids' health…
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The battle between Breakfast and Snack: Part 2
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Click here if you missed Part 1.
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Healthy Beverage Innovation: PepsiCo leads the way
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Healthy Beverage Innovation: PepsiCo Leads the way
read nowThe battle between breakfast and snack: Part 1
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
The yearly Trend Award ceremony was only a few weeks away, and while the nominations had been announced, the winners were not yet finalized. The categories…
read nowMenu Labeling Tips: Part 2
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
As the country begins to see calories on menus, I have some awesome ideas and tips to make your food and menu items a bit better in the numbers department.
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NRA named as national strategic partner of USDA's MyPlate
July 20, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has become a national strategic partner with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and…
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