Gluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010

April 11, 2014

According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…

Kids LiveWell names healthy recipe challenge winners

April 10, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the second annual Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge, an initiative showcasing restaurants…

Pei Wei gets fresh with New Mexico

April 2, 2014

Pei Wei Asian Diner guests in Albuquerque, N.M., will be able to experience a variety of new fresh, affordable menu options, including hand-rolled sushi and…

Manhattan Bagel launches new breakfast options

April 1, 2014

Manhattan Bagel, a member of the Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., family of brands, has created a new breakfast menu for all its restaurant locations…

Red Mango rolls out fresh-squeezed juice line

March 25, 2014

Red Mango has introduced fresh-squeezed juices in Red Mango stores and Red Mango/Smoothie Factory Juice Bar co-branded stores across the U.S.

Restaurant brands plan promotions for Whole Grain Sampling Day

March 19, 2014

Whole Grain Sampling Day is April 2, and restaurants, retailers, food manufacturers and more are hosting promotions and low-cost or no cost items for the…

Organic asparagus featured at Live Basil Pizza

March 18, 2014

Live Basil Pizza, a Neapolitan fast casual pizza concept, has announced the launch of its newest "Chef's Pick" pizza, topped with locally sourced organic…

Smoothie King adds carrot, kale

March 18, 2014

Smoothie King has created Veggie Blends, aimed to help guests get their greens in a delicious, convenient way, according to a company press release. Using…

Consumers craving more protein sources

March 18, 2014

The majority of U.S. consumers (78 percent) believe that protein contributes to a healthy diet and more than half of adults say they want more of it in their…

Report: 52% of restaurant chains plan to add gluten-free options this year

March 10, 2014

More than half of U.S. chain restaurants plan to increase their light- or low-calorie menu items this year, with 52 percent adding offerings to their…

Bean Sprouts launches kid-friendly cooking app

March 7, 2014

For parents looking to get picky eaters excited about trying healthy new foods, Bean Sprouts — a kid-friendly fast casual cafe and cooking school — has created…

Kids LiveWell program adds 1,000 restaurants in 7 months

March 7, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that its Kids LiveWell initiative has grown to 42,000 restaurant locations nationwide. The program has added…

UK pizza consumers craving healthier, specialty offerings

March 5, 2014

Sixty-four percent of consumers in the United Kingdom order pizza at least once a month, according to new data from Technomic. However, data suggests that…

Newk's adds Lenten-friendly menu

February 28, 2014

Newk's Eatery's spring menu is featuring seafood dishes suited for the Lenten season, according to a company press release.

Social Blends launches low-calorie, on-tap cocktails

February 27, 2014

While craft beer is becoming more popular in fast casual restaurants, it's often marketed to men, leaving out many female customers who may prefer other…

Muscle Maker launches new protein shake

February 27, 2014

Muscle Maker Grill has partnered with Inergetics, a developer of nutritional supplements, to launch a high- performance, private-label protein shake to be…

Caribou launches 'fresh food' platform

February 26, 2014

Caribou Coffee has launched a new fresh food platform designed to provide customers with a top-quality assortment of food options with premium ingredients…

GRILLiT changes name as part of acquisition strategy

February 24, 2014

GRILLiT Inc. announced today that it is broadening its corporate vision to include a strategy of acquisition of interests in health-conscious, premium foods…

The New Avocado “Mother Sauce”

Simply pureeing fresh Avocados from Mexico creates a luscious and smooth new “Mother Sauce” that can be used on a variety of menu hits. Learn how to use this…

Boston Market cutting salt

February 18, 2014

Consumers often have to take restaurants' health claims with a grain of salt; however, that may prove difficult at Boston Market, according to a company press…