Cleaning supplier named El Pollo Loco's Vendor of the Year

December 13, 2012

P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble, was recently awarded "Vendor of the Year" by El Pollo Loco for its Cleaning and Food…

Sonic apple slices recalled over Listeria concern

December 12, 2012

Ohio-based Freshway Foods has voluntarily recalled more than 6,600 pounds of sliced apples due to possible Listeria contamination. According to the Food…

Burke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs

November 27, 2012

The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free…

Erbert & Gerbert's introduces gluten-free menu

November 20, 2012

Erbert & Gerbert's sandwich chain is launching a new gluten-free menu, which includes three soups and a selection of classic sandwiches made with Udi's…

Menu testing services now offered for allergen-friendly meals

November 9, 2012

Food expert Lara Holland has developed a restaurant training program to help identify menu flaws as operators try to attract consumers with food allergies.

Gluten-free market jumps 28 percent in four years

October 25, 2012

The market for gluten-free foods and beverages has continued to grow even faster than anticipated, according to "Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages in the U.S.,…

Report: Consumers not 'extremely' concerned about food safety

October 17, 2012

Even with frequent food safety outbreaks and recalls, concern levels about the safety of the U.S. food supply remain relatively constant with temporary spikes…

Protect yourself as well as your customers

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Companies that offer restaurant liability insurance have begun expanding policies to cover claims related to gluten reactions as well as food poisoning and…

Just like dominos this menu item shall fall

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Gluten free can be one of the best places for restaurants to shine, or just the opposite.

NRA to share food safety tips online, FCES

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

NRA's William Weichelt will speak about food safety at Fast Casual Executive Summit; free training materials are available at the organization's…

In-N-Out petitioned to offer veggie burger

August 31, 2012

Following a scandal involving animal welfare violations at a California slaughterhouse, Change.org has created a petition lobbying In-N-Out Burger to offer a…

Top restaurant execs to meet in San Diego for FCES

August 29, 2012

CEOs and other leaders from the fastest-growing segment of the restaurant industry will gather Oct. 21-23 at San Diego's US Grant Hotel for the seventh annual…

AllergyEats to debut food allergy conference for restaurateurs

August 21, 2012

AllergyEats will host the inaugural "Food Allergy Conference for Restaurateurs: What Every Restaurant Should Know About Food Allergies To Ensure Safety &…

Subway honors sanitation vendor with social responsibility award

August 21, 2012

CHEMCO Corporation was recently presented by Subway and its Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC) with the brand's 2012 Social Responsibility Award for…

Preventing the Spread of Norovirus Outbreaks in Restaurants

Simple measures can stave off industry’s most common illness.

Burger King, McDonald's apples recalled for possible listeria contamination

August 13, 2012

McDonald's and Burger King's apple supply has been voluntarily recalled by supplier Ready Pac Foods Inc. because of potential contamination of listeria.

Winning the Battle for Food Safety in Restaurants

A proactive approach can prevent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.

National Restaurant Association expands food safety education in China

August 3, 2012

National Restaurant Association representatives traveled to China last month to expand the organization's commitment to food safety education there. While the…

Kitchens With Confidence partners with Allergy Eats

August 2, 2012

Kitchens with Confidence, an international food training organization based in Northern Colorado, has teamed up with Boston-based AllergyEats, which…

NRA launches sixth ServSafe Manager course

July 30, 2012

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has launched its ServSafe Manager Online Course, 6th Edition – the web-based version of its ServSafe Manager Book…