Corner Bakery launches new quinoa and kale salads

April 30, 2014

Corner Bakery Cafe this week debuted new real-fruit and superfood-inspired menu items, including a Quinoa & Pico Salad and a Toasted Sesame Kale salad.

Unilever Food Solutions CEO recognized for healthier menu efforts

April 25, 2014

Leo Oosterveer, CEO of Unilever Food Solutions, has received the 2014 Augie Leadership Award for Sustainability and Food Ethics from the Culinary Institute of…

Why gluten-free is here to stay

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free menu items have increased by 200 percent since 2010.

Yumz now serving Greek yogurt

April 17, 2014

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt has added Greek frozen yogurt to its menus, and to kick off the product launch, the chain is hosting in-store toga parties April…

Juice It Up! goes all in with raw fusion

April 17, 2014

Juice It Up! is now offering its Raw Fusion handcrafted juice blend, available at all 80 stores nationwide for a limited time. Raw Fusion, prepared in a…

'Healthy' goes beyond trendy

Limited service chains offering more healthier options is proof that healthier eating is developing into a way of life.

Firehouse announces healthy menu options

April 16, 2014

Firehouse Subs now has a new menu geared toward healthy eaters. "Hearty & Flavorful, Under 500 Calories" is the largest and most significant menu addition…

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…