Health

May 22, 2013

Health

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Time to Move Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign is one year old, but the quick-service industry’s role is still largely undefined. That’s set to change.	Concept Profile: Energy Kitchen The New York-based fast casual boasts a menu of healthy options, with nothing more than 500 calories.
The New Kids’ Meals Everyone from mom and dad to the White House is watching what kids eat these days. Here are the trends that will be shaping your kids' menus.	A Super-Sized Dilemma Fast food customers love big portion sizes, but with nutrition and obesity under more public scrutiny, quick serves are left to decide whether to listen to their customers or to their critics.
Yes, Consumers Want Fries with That New research finds that quick-serve consumers order more food—and more calories—when bundled options are available.	Consumers Pick KFC for Healthy Meals … Wait. What? A new study by CFI Group uncovers the reasons why diners choose quick serves.
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.	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.
Food Sanitation Done Right By keeping staff responsible for cleanliness and sanitation, operators can avoid costly food safety mistakes.	Nanoosh The hummus at the heart of the Nanoosh menu is made fresh without preservatives every day in house from organic chickpeas imported from Turkey.

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BrandStand Intros Trio of Hand-Sanitizer Dispenser Stands

2013-05-19

Best Sanitizers announces its new trio of BrandStand dispenser stands. This new product combines a marketing and promotional component with a...

FROM THE FLOOR: Gluten Free Picks Up Steam

2013-05-18

Gluten-free items seem to be everywhere at this year's National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, which kicked off...

Freshii Launches New ‘Green Wrap’

2013-05-02

Freshii is celebrating the launch of its newest menu item, the Green Wrap, as the next addition to its super food line up. Made from a collard...

AllergyEats Founder Discusses Restaurant Allergy Laws

2013-05-02

For years, food allergy advocates have been striving for legislation requiring food allergy awareness in restaurants, but until a few years ago,...

Tokyo Joe's to Bring Asian Cuisine to More People

2013-05-02

Larry Leith, founder of Tokyo Joe's, is pleased to announce a partnership with Gridiron Capital LLC, and veteran restaurant executive, Greg...

Natural Low/No-Calorie Sweeteners Use Increases

2013-04-22

The arrival of natural low/no-calorie sweeteners has met an eager audience. Use of these products has doubled in the past six years as consumers...

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...

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...

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...

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