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May 25, 2013

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One to Watch: Shane’s Rib Shack Shane Thompson started with little more than an idea and his grandfather’s secret sauce recipe.	Ranch One Kahala concept hopes its grilled chicken sandwiches, salads, and wraps will drive it to the top of the chicken-segment heap.
Diners Don’t Know What They Want When it comes to healthy foods, Americans’ tastes are confusing.	Consumers Pick KFC for Healthy Meals … Wait. What? A new study by CFI Group uncovers the reasons why diners choose quick serves.
These Spuds Aren’t Duds Restaurants use different varieties, seasonings, and dips to spice up potato sales.	Didoughs Twisted Pretzel Company The best seller is a traditional butter-and-salt pretzel, which outsells the other flavors eight to one. Other seasonings include sour cream and onion, cinnamon sugar, and garlic.
The Obesity Debate A conversation between the former advertising chief of McDonald’s, the executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, and an eight-year-old.	Grab Lunch, Love at Just Salad Customers were finding dates so often at the brand’s New York City stores, the company launched its own dating website.
EVOS The healthier fast-food option offers a guilt-free version of a burger, shake, and fries.	Red Mango Probiotic-rich frozen yogurt, smoothies, and parfaits have Red Mango poised to grow fast, but founder Dan Kim won't stop until it's the preeminent frozen yogurt brand.

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Del Monte Helps Fans Find Their Inner Chef

2013-04-18

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. announced it will hold its first ever “Find Your Inner Chef” contest.

The contest runs through...

Mediterranean Snacks Unveils Mini Meal Line at NRA Show

2013-04-15

Mediterranean Snacks, manufacturer of nutritious legume-based snacks like Baked Lentil Chips, Lentil Crackers, and HummuZ crispz, announces that...

Barberitos Unveils Smaller Portion Mini Burrito Option

2013-04-10

The United States is known for its extra-large portion sizes when it comes to food. As more of the general public becomes aware of this phenomenon...

McAlister's Gets Hearty and Healthy with New Menu Items

2013-04-09

McAlister’s Deli, a leading fast-casual restaurant, is offering guests new limited-time menu items including sandwich grillers, a seasonal...

MenuTrinfo Founder Wins Bravo Entrepreneur Award

2013-04-08

Betsy Craig, founder and president of Fort Collins-based MenuTrinfo, was named the 2013 Emerging Entrepreneur of Northern Colorado at the 14th...

Mintel: Americans Open to Low-Sodium Life

2013-03-29

While almost six in 10 Americans (58 percent) say they watch their sodium intake, new research from Mintel on consumer attitudes toward sodium...

CSPI Says Subway Does Kids' Meals Best

2013-03-29

The Subway restaurant chain has been named, in a report by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), as the only restaurant...

A Victor Emerges in the Battle of the Pita Pits

2013-03-22

Pita Pit was doing NCAA bracket-style competitions before they were even popular—this year, that is.

In November, the healthy pita...

Zinga! Frozen Yogurt Celebrates National Nutrition Month

2013-03-22

Sticking to a diet doesn’t mean you have to give up a sweet frozen treat. In fact, Zinga! Frozen Yogurt is helping celebrate National...

Mad Greens Makes the Move to Local Goat Cheese

2013-03-22

MAD Greens Inspired Eats, a Denver-based restaurant group, will make the switch from a national cheese purveyor to Colorado-based Haystack...

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