Energy Kitchen receives growth boost

November 2, 2011

New York-based Energy Kitchen, financially backed and strategically led by Mike Repole, co-founder of Vitaminwater and major stakeholder of Pirate’s Booty…

Saladworks signs 3-store deal in Chicago

October 27, 2011

Saladworks has signed a three-store agreement in the Chicago metropolitan area under the direction of Franchisee David Wojcik of Spring Grove, Ill.

Genghis Grill debuts nutrition information

October 26, 2011

Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry has launched a nutritional brochure with allergen and nutritional details of all food items in Khan's Kitchen (Genghis…

Exploring the role food plays in patient health

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The gap between food science and medical science presents a huge healthcare and business development opportunity.

Carb Lovers unite: Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

It is time to celebrate carbs and instead of bashing them. I discussed all the ways carbs are often villainized in part 1 of this series.  Now, it's time to…

Itty bitty is now a biggie

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Popping up everywhere you turn in our industry today are new mini desserts. Baskin-Robbins just launched the concept last week, and many new offerings are in…

Paleo Diet inspires new restaurant concept

Dick's Kitchen models menu around the Paleo Diet.

Tossed to celebrate Canadian opening

October 17, 2011

Tossed, a New York City-based chain that serves garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, will open its first Canadian location Oct. 21. The restaurant…

Smoothie King helping customers 'get fit '

October 12, 2011

Smoothie King has launched its Fall Fit campaign and sweepstakes, a three-month promotion centered around encouraging healthy habits. The campaign will provide…

Chipotle releases film to support farmers

October 11, 2011

All Chipotle locations will show a film called "Abandoned" on Halloween to promote awareness about the economic hardship family farmers face in the…

A gluten-free pizza contest? Yes, it does exist

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Recently, I shared with you that I had the pleasure of attending the Florida Restaurant and Lodging show in Orlando last month. My time in Orlando was spent…

UFood launches online nutrition calculator

September 28, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc., a franchisor of fast casual food service restaurants, announced that the company has partnered with Nutritionix, a nutrition…

Responsible Restaurants: How Operators Can Leverage True Sustainability to Their Advantage

Consumers care about the sources and environmental impact of their food. Operators care about the bottom line. In this guide, sponsored by Truitt Brothers…

Four Benefits of Using an In-Store Nutritional Kiosk

Besides legal compliance, nutritional kiosks offer marketing opportunities, customer service rewards, and more.

NRA hosting CFI Summit in October

September 13, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is partnering with the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) to host the 2011 CFI Food System Summit in Chicago Oct. 25-26.

Jamba Juice teams up with 'Diet Diva' Tara Gidus

September 12, 2011

Jamba Juice Company is partnering up with "Diet Diva" Tara Gidus, a registered dietician/nutritionist and nationally recognized expert in nutrition and…

Veggie burger heats up Cali

September 1, 2011

Luna Grill's new Organic Veggie Burger is so popular that the restaurant sold out of them three times in the first week of opening its Hillcrest location in…

Sugar isn't so sweet

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

This morning as I was catching up on some of my favorite food blogs I found myself sucked in by a banner ad at the top of the page. The ad, from General Mills…

EVOS Health Kids Lunch Program expands

August 29, 2011

EVOS has announced that it will continue to expand its EVOS Healthy Kids Lunch Program at public and private schools in all of its markets this school year.

Togo's joins Share Our Strength campaign

August 28, 2011

Togo's Sandwiches has teamed up with Share Our Strength, a national non-profit organization focusing on ending childhood hunger. All 240 Togo's units in…