NRA honored for Kids LiveWell

March 28, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has earned the 2012 ASAE Gold Circle Award for its media relations campaign launching the groundbreaking Kids LiveWell…

Culinary Tide's 2012 top trends

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Culinary Tides, Inc. released the report: "Top 10 Trends Analysis - Shifting Sands 2012: A cross analysis of predictions across Government, Technology, Health…

Do you really offer gluten-free dishes?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Identifying and avoiding potential contamination starts with the very basics in the kitchen.

Report: Soup and salad purchases increase

March 26, 2012

As consumers seek lighter, healthier and more affordable food choices, away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, according to market research…

Tropical Smoothie Café promotes menu makeover

March 25, 2012

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced a new menu rollout for all 305 locations nationwide that includes a 40 percent reduction of sodium in all chicken-based…

La Madeleine unveils spring line of LTOs

March 25, 2012

La Madeleine has launched its new spring menu that features tartines, light pasta and a citrus salade. The selections will be available through May 15.

Rising Roll Gourmet launches Springtime LTOs

March 22, 2012

Rising Roll Gourmet welcomes the warm days of spring with the rollout of several new limited-time items.

Starbucks to open first Evolution Fresh retail location

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 19, 2012

In November, Starbucks announced its purchase of Evolution Fresh, a producer of "never heated" juices sold in retail outlets primarily along the West Coast.

UFood Grill flies into FAA headquarters

March 15, 2012

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced it will open a UFood Grill restaurant in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquarters, located in the…

2012 Top 10 food trends include “heirloom foods”

In addition to the Top 5 food trends for 2012 that I discussed in my previous post, here's my prediction for trend concepts No. 6 through 10.

Jamba Juice launches new juice blends

March 13, 2012

Jamba Juice Company has debuted three new squeezed-to-order juice blends, expanding its current menu of juice and smoothie products. The juice blends are a…

Serving sizes lead label-readers astray, what will restaurant menus do?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Healthy framing has the greatest influence with consumers who are most concerned about their diets, and restaurant operators should focus on portion sizes…

Mintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive

March 13, 2012

Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market…

Camille's Sidewalk Café launches smoothie line

March 8, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the immediate roll out of its new menu of non-fat yogurt blends as well as a lineup of smoothie health enhancers…

NRA awards 18 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards

March 8, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the 2012 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize consumable products…

Restaurant chains join Healthy Dining's new School Wellness program

March 6, 2012

Healthy Dining has announced the rollout of a research-based initiative, the "Healthy Dining School Wellness Rewards Program," designed to contribute to the…

UFood Grill introduces health-inspired value meals

March 4, 2012

UFood Restaurant Group has announced that when they open their first of three locations at the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland, they’ll…

Kentucky Restaurant Association training members of food safety, allergens

March 1, 2012

The Kentucky Restaurant Association is offering its members a discounted 90-minute webinar this month, produced by Kitchens with Confidence, a national food…

Live from New York

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The International Restaurant and Foodservice Show, set for the first weekend in March, will include a new Healthy Solutions Pavilion this year.

Health and wellness: A fight against obesity

From offering lower calorie menus to baking side items, the restaurant industry needs to do its part in supporting healthy changes.