News & Media From Betsy Craig
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.
read nowMenu 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?
read nowGluten-free: Its good for business
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
A handful of chains are doing gluten-free right.
read nowStarbucks and King County Menu Labeling study food for thought: Consumers who opt for low-calorie items spend the same
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The menu label study showed a 6 percent overall decrease in calories per transaction, but profits did not decrease.
read nowThe importance of traceability: Fish fraud sparks food-labeling controversy
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Seafood fraud not only affects consumers' wallets, it also has the potential to take advantage of and even damage the reputation of honest vendors and…
read nowGoogle adds nutritional data search function
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Google's new nutritional-focused search function is a step toward the general public expecting to see this information everywhere.
read nowGreen means go: Traffic light symbols might make menu labels more effective
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Diners who normally ignore numeric calorie information because they aren't sure how it affects them, or because they aren't aware of basic nutrition teachings…
read nowMenu labeling: Whats the hold-up?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Prohibitive costs and clutter are causing a "push and pull" battle between grocery and c-store spaces and the FDA.
read nowCounting calories? Remember portion control
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Over-serving adds to food costs, cuts profit margins, and contributes to obesity and food waste.
read nowWhat's in a number? Could be everything
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Making sure nutritional guideline numbers are spot on is both an honor and a core competency.
read nowGluten-free menus can be a challenge or not
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Conservative estimates see gluten-free at $8 billion in consumer food purchases alone in 2013.
read nowHow to share your good menu news in 2013
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
There are now several mobile apps restaurants can use to communicate their allergy-friendly menus to consumers.
read nowCheck average UP with waist line DOWN ...
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Offering a discount to anyone who has half of their entrée boxed for take-home immediately when served avoids the dreaded sharing of one dish and also promotes…
read nowChains itching to cook from scrach: Part 2
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
A new generation of restaurateurs is taking family recipes and running with them, shaping one of the hottest trends in casual/fast-casual dining — the 10…
read nowChains itching to cook from scrach: Part 1
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
About a year ago, in its annual predictions of the hottest hospitality trends, international restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman warned that the "misuse of…
read nowMenu labeling may finally come unstuck
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Gluten-free diets have moved into the mainstream, but without standards, it's hard to know whether current labels are fact or hype.
read nowGot gluten-free? Theres an app for that
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Online services that offer guidance to diners with food allergies, gluten intolerance, or just watching what they eat are now available anywhere.
read nowAn idea thats catching on
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Until there is more education about food sensitivities, the onus remains on the consumer to make sure their meal is safe.
read nowProtect yourself as well as your customers
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Companies that offer restaurant liability insurance have begun expanding policies to cover claims related to gluten reactions as well as food poisoning and…
read nowJust like dominos this menu item shall fall
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Gluten free can be one of the best places for restaurants to shine, or just the opposite.
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