Health & Nutrition News & Media
AHA calls on food industry for salt reduction
January 13, 2011
The American Heart Association has issued a call to action for the public, health professionals, the foodservice industry and the government to put forth a…
read nowMassachusetts restaurants prep for food allergy law
January 12, 2011
As of Feb. 1, all Massachusetts restaurants will be required to have a certified food protection manager on staff.
read nowLa Madeleine adds smart choices to the menu
January 11, 2011
La Madeleine Country French Cafés are adding new options to their everyday Smart Choices menu. The items are available now through March 7.
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Lower Calories for Bigger Profits
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Lower Calories for Bigger Profits: Healthy Menu Promotion Examples from 4 Industry Leaders
read nowFreshii opens in West Hollywood
January 3, 2011
Los Angeles' beloved destination for foodies, the original Farmers Market, is adding Freshii to its list of restaurants. Already creating a buzz in Brentwood…
read nowMenu labeling is HOT for 2011!
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
As the New Year began, California decided to stand firm and strong on a very interesting topic for anyone that is in the food service business: menu…
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Heeeers 2011!
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
The media has been focused on recapping the previous year as they do each December. I have never been clear if this is to point out the cleverness and accuracy…
read nowLocal: The ins, the outs and the details
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
We hear the term local tossed around pretty loosely nowadays. While it's popping up on just about everything with a price tag (local business, locally owned…
read nowSaladworks inks another Pennsylvania agreement
December 22, 2010
Saladworks has signed two new agreements with franchisees to further develop the Pennsylvania market.
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2010: Fast Casual year in review
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Healthcare reform, bankruptcy protection and brand overhauls highlight a year full of the quintessential highs and lows.
read nowMuscle Maker Grill brings a slice of Jersey to the Sunshine State
December 16, 2010
Muscle Maker Grill is expanding its reach to the West by securing a multi-unit franchise deal to develop five restaurants in the East Bay Area of California.
read nowOh, Canada! Foodservice industry up north outpacing U.S.
December 14, 2010
Restaurant chains are spreading throughout Canada faster than they are in the U.S. According to a study by Technomic, the Canadian restaurant industry has…
read nowResolution Salad helps Tossed customers keep the weight off
December 13, 2010
Tossed, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, has announced the debut of its 2011 Resolution Salad, a delicious way for people to keep their…
read nowSaladworks expands to Louisiana
December 13, 2010
Saladworks has announced an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La., areas, marking more growth in…
read nowGenghis Grill expands to southern U.S.
December 13, 2010
Genghis Grill has announced the expansion of four more restaurants in Moore, Okla., Sandy Springs, Ga., Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Texarkana, Texas. These new…
read nowFreshii launches childrens menu
December 7, 2010
On a mission to build healthy eating habits for children, Freshii is launching its Freshii Kids Menu.
read nowUFood expands social media efforts
December 5, 2010
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. is expanding its social media efforts and online presence to better engage with consumers and shareholders through Facebook…
read nowPanera Bread marks California milestone
December 2, 2010
Panera Bread will open its 100th location in California Dec. 7 in Citrus Heights.
read nowConsumers choosing healthier foods, NPD says
November 29, 2010
According to foodservice market research by The NPD Group, foods high in sugar content or fat have been ordered less frequently at restaurants over the past 1…
read nowHealthy Fast Food opens Idaho U-Swirl
November 28, 2010
Healthy Fast Food Inc., parent company to U-Swirl International Inc., has announced the opening of its first U-Swirl frozen yogurt café in the Boise, Idaho…
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