Jamba Juice launches cold-pressed juice line

September 22, 2014

Juices are preservative-free and processed without heat.

Jamba Juice launching fruit snack product

September 10, 2014

RedHawk Food Group has entered into a licensing agreement with Jamba Juice to introduce Jamba Fruit Snacks.

Modmarket prints nutrition info on each receipt

September 9, 2014

An article in the Dallas Morning News notes that Modmarket prints nutrition information right on the receipt.

Mediterranean Brands introduces non-GMO-verified products

September 5, 2014

Mediterranean Brands has announced that two of its products, Falafel Crisps and Falafel Scoop and Go, have gained Non-GMO Project Verification.

Jason's Deli adds gluten-free chicken nuggets

September 5, 2014

Jason's Deli announced the addition of J.D. Nuggetz, a gluten-free chicken nugget, to its menu in all locations.

Capitalizing on new school nutrition policies

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

New nutritional policies offer a great opportunity for restaurants to partner with schools to deliver healthy menu options for students.

Consumers say one thing, do another when it comes to healthy choices

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumers sometimes say one thing, but do another when it comes to healthful choices. This conflict affects their food choices and translates into complex…

Familiar ingredients, good descriptions help Americans make healthy food choices

August 28, 2014

A new study by Mintel reveals that 27 percent of American diners prefer to order healthy meals with familiar ingredients.

Several fast casual brands recognized for healthy meal options

August 27, 2014

Gold's Gym recently announced the winners of its first-ever "Golden Plate Awards." Winners included Chipotle Mexican Grill, Corner Bakery Cafe and Zoes Kitchen.

Fatburger turns itself inside out in quest for healthier option

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

August 19, 2014

Fatburger's new protein burger -- an inside-out version of the better burger chain's typical offering – shaves off calories and carbs by nixing the bun and…

NPR's On Point explores healthy options and the fast casual segment

August 19, 2014

NPR's On Point with Tom Ashbrook recently focused a segment on health claims of the fast casual restaurant industry.

Jamba Juice gives away nearly half a million servings of fruit, veggies

August 14, 2014

Jamba Inc. gave away 217,000 servings of fruit and 283,000 servings of vegetables during its "Free Juice Giveaway" at stores systemwide earlier this month.

Whole Grains Council sets topics for November conference

July 25, 2014

Oldways and its Whole Grains Council have announced its conference, called Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers, is set for Nov. 9-11, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston…

Kids LiveWell marks third anniversary with 150 restaurant brands

July 23, 2014

The National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell program is celebrating its three-year anniversary this month. The voluntary program has grown from 19 to…

Smashburger tops off menu with organic arugula and mushrooms

July 16, 2014

Smashburger announced the addition of organic arugula and organic mushrooms on its menus nationwide.

Consumers showing less concern about sodium intake

July 14, 2014

New research from The NPD Group finds that U.S. consumers are less concerned about their sodium intake than they were a few years ago. This data comes as the…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds Totally Green Smoothie to menu

July 9, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Café announced recently the addition of the Totally Green Smoothie to its Superfood Smoothie menu. The new smoothie features cucumber, green…

California Milk Advisory Board named as Kids LiveWell sponsor

July 8, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that the California Milk Advisory Board has become the first commodity board sponsor of the association’s Kids…

Firewürst adds Certified Angus Beef hot dog, gluten-free bun to the menu

July 2, 2014

Firewürst is expanding its menu a new Certified Angus Beef hot dog, a gluten-free bun option and several vegetarian items.

Fizzled out: NYC's soda ban overruled by final appeals court

June 27, 2014

The proposed ban on large soda drinks in New York City, first introduced in 2012, has officially been overruled. New York State’s Court of Appeals refused to…