Healthy Dining VP offers tips for restaurants wanting to improve menu options

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

There are differences between stealth health and promotional health, according to Erica Bohm, VP and director of Strategic Partnerships at Healthy Dining.

PHresh opening first 'iKitchen' in Orlando

November 17, 2014

The new concept will feature a menu designed to follow American Heart Association guidelines, a small footprint and self-service kiosks.

Chipotle Cultivate Foundation awards $500,000 grant to the International Rescue Committee

November 17, 2014

The IRC's MicroProducer Academy helps refugee farmers adapt existing agricultural skills to an urban American environment and marketplace while improving their…

Customization, versatility driving the Asian food segment

Highly versatile and easily customizable, the Asian food segment is a perfect segue for East-meets-West flavor mashups that consumers of all ages will love.

MOOYAH snags spot on HealthyDiningFinder.com

November 12, 2014

Salads, turkey and vegetarian options land the better burger chain on HealthyDiningFinder.com.

Study: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands

November 12, 2014

New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…

Kye's opens in Santa Monica, California

November 4, 2014

Kye's will introduce its signature item, the KyeRito, which feature wraps made of options like nori or romain rather than the typical flatbread or tortilla.

Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt add Muscle Builder Max

November 4, 2014

Muscle Builder Max is now available at all Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt locations for a limited time. This smoothie is made with nonfat vanilla frozen…

Jamba Juice offering free smoothies to kids on Halloween

October 30, 2014

Participating Jamba Juice locations will give away a free 9.5 oz Jamba Kids smoothie to all children ages 8 and younger on Halloween.

In times of doubt, think outside the nutritional box

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

If you are still on the fence about whether you should provide menu items that are allergen- and/or gluten-free, provide a dish as a limited-time-offer to see…

Erik's DeliCafé featured on Healthy Dining website

October 24, 2014

Erik's DeliCafé is now featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com.

Slapfish adds 'Little Sharks Menu' for kids

October 23, 2014

Slapfish is introducing a "Little Sharks Menu" for kids under 12 at its Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach locations in Southern California.

Genghis Grill featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com

October 10, 2014

The stir fry chain also released a video testimonial series on YouTube featuring athletes and their favorite Genghis Grill dishes.

Pressed Juicery juices up fall menu, adds new units

October 9, 2014

Pressed Juicery announced several additional to its fall menu, and several new units opening this year in Northern and Southern California.

Restaurants shave 12% off new menu item calorie counts

October 8, 2014

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health documented an average decline of about 60 calories in new menu items in 2013, compared to 2012.

Juice It Up! refreshes menu

October 7, 2014

Updates include new menu items and new menu boards system-wide.

Jersey Mike's CEO signs pledge to encourage a healthy workplace

September 30, 2014

Jersey Mike's Subs's CEO/Founder Peter Cancro has signed the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity CEO Pledge as part of its commitment to…

Smoothie King adding two vegan smoothies to menu

September 30, 2014

Interest in plant-based diets growing among all consumers, not just vegans, says Smoothie King CEO.

Is grass-fed milk better for you than organic milk?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

One industry insider claims grass-fed labels are bringing in customers, more than non-GMO labels.

Restaurant chains falling short on healthy option promises

September 23, 2014

A new white paper from Technomic, titled "Better-for-You Chains: Consumer Ratings of Restaurants' Health Offerings," shows that a majority of consumers are…