Captain D's joining forces with Seafood Nutrition Partnership

October 7, 2015

Captain D's has teamed with partners with Seafood Nutrition Partnership to spread awareness of seafood's health benefits.

Restaurants working toward ending child hunger

One in five children in America lives in a household without adequate access to food, according to the USDA, and this September several restaurants are…

Salt warnings required on NYC menus

September 10, 2015

New York City diners will soon see "salt shaker" symbols on menus to denote dishes high in sodium.

Chipotle: Only thing not fresh about our food are bogus ingredient claims

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Are the attacks against Chipotle legit, or is the brand suffering from being too successful?

Sodium under new federal regulation microscope

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The New York City Department of Health is leading this charge and proposed in early June that all chain restaurants with 15 or more locations add a symbol next…

Newk’s shines spotlight on ovarian cancer

September 2, 2015

With one in 70 women facing ovarian cancer, Newk's Eatery is shining a spotlight on the relatively silent killer by turning up the volume on its growing…

Smashburger intros 'healhty' kids options

August 26, 2015

Smashburger has added "healthier options" to its kids meal menu, including Grilled Chicken Strips and Musselman’s Unsweetened Squeezable applesauce.

Wixon introduces Mag-nifique Sour-Lift

August 20, 2015

Flavor modifier enhances the perception of sourness without adding acid.

Starbucks, Panera square off in pumpkin latte battle

August 18, 2015

Brands are battling for the pumpkin spice latte lover who likes to drink healthful.

Starbucks leading fast casual industry?

August 13, 2015

The coffee giant is becoming a major player in the fast casual industry with the addition of new, healthy menu items.

Villa Enterprises opening 4 NJ outlets

August 12, 2015

Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and a new South Philly Cheesesteak are opening in Gloucester…

Flavor, adventure, more healthful ingredients drive sandwich trends

August 11, 2015

Few foods reign as ubiquitously on restaurant menus in the U.S. as the almighty sandwich.

Supply-chain study: Consumers demand sustainable food products

August 11, 2015

Technomic and Deloitte Advisory research assesses what's next in supply-chain logistics.

Compass Group adopts Five Freedoms for animal welfare

August 6, 2015

Compass Group joins Wal-Mart and General Mills in embracing Five Freedom’s procurement practices.

Free Orange Leaf frozen yogurt for ‘innovative kids’

August 6, 2015

Kevin Durant and Orange Leaf team up to challenge kids to make their communities a better place.

Consumers gobbling up meat snacks, beef seeing stiff competition

August 5, 2015

An push to eat healthier is spurring more protein-based meat snacks consumption in past five years.

Fresh To Order adds USDA-certified prime beef to menu

August 4, 2015

Fresh To Order has added USDA-certified prime beef to its menu.

Son of Rolling Stone to open BURGERFI in Europe

July 21, 2015

The fast casual chain has inked a deal with GROUND ROUND LIMITED to take the concept into the European market with its first location in central London.

Keeping it real: what's in store for local, organic menu items

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Knowing what's in store for the trend and how to make it work for your brand is key to keeping up with consumer demand for local and organic menu items.

Veggie Grill debuts summer fare

July 9, 2015

Veggie Grill has announced its new summer menu, designed to invoke the spirit of summertime and outdoor living.