News & Media From Betsy Craig
Discussing healthy trends
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Last week, I had the pleasure of being the main speaker and coordinator of two and a half hours of topics around a number of the current Healthy Trends facing…
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…
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…
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…
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.
read nowMenu-labeling tips for adults, kiddos
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The time is rapidly approaching when you will need to clearly disclose the calorie counts for every standardized item on your menus. You might not run the risk…
read nowGluten free done right
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Jeff Drake, President of GoRoma, a fast-casual Italian restaurant with six locations in the Chicago area, is glad he decided to feature gluten-free menu…
read nowIs Jane Q Diner responsible or is the counter person?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Recently I had the pleasure and challenge of doing what I would call a “mystery dine” on a concept near the town where I live. This desire to go play Food PD…
read nowTransparency is the Key to Successful Menu Labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
My NRA show experience started out with a session on Menu Labeling first thing Saturday morning and was a perfect way for me to begin this amazing conference.
read nowHot gluten free mess of new products
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
WestEx was a hot gluten-free mess of new products everywhere you turned.
read now10 popular gluten-free menu ideas
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
For restaurateurs who have decided to offer any sort of gluten-free menu items, the path can be a rough one that will end up creating a win-win situation for…
read nowWhy Parents Love Menu Labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Why Parents Love Menu Labeling
read nowRaw explained: Tips and tricks for offering raw dishes on your menu
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
So what do you feed diners who request a raw meal?
read nowGluten-free is not so free for restaurants
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
In the beginning of March, I had the pleasure of attending a hospitality trade show for both hotels and restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland. It was an…
read nowBreakfast: The most innovative meal of the day
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
You’ve heard it from your mother a thousand times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you know that as of late, it’s also been the most…
read nowA trend is more than one
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
For the last few months I have read over and over that menu labeling does not have an effect on ordering or calorie reduction. These articles have all been…
read nowHold the salt: 5 quick tips for serving low sodium menu items
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Cutting out the salt to make dishes healthier is no new concept; however, cooking without the salt can be a challenging and daunting task. That’s why we…
read nowKeep your customers out of the ER For dessert
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Does it seem to anyone else that almost out of nowhere, all of a sudden, people are expressing food allergies in amazing numbers?
read nowBe allergy aware: A quick guide to the most common food allergies
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Eight foods are responsible for 90% of food allergic reactions. I've assembled this guide to help you (and your kitchen) be on the lookout for a food allergy.
read nowCreate low calorie dishes with these 12 tips
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
As we continue into 2011 there seems to be a stronger theme of healthy eating. Is all the attention being stirred up by Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign?
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