The peanut butter (allergy) crunch heard ‘round the country

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

In what should serve as a cautionary tale for the entire foodservice industry, Panera Bread faces a $500,000 lawsuit over a grilled cheese sandwich…

Part One: A new restaurant sector pokes its way out of the shell in California

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In this first of a three-part series, we take a closer look at the chain that claims it's inventing a new restaurant sector that combines speed and quality…

Pizza Hut pledges to halt use of BHA/BHT, some preservatives and antibiotics

June 1, 2016

Pizza Hut is getting on board with an industry-wide movement to cut the less healthful ingredients out of its menu, according to a company press release. This…

Software hopes to help restaurants meet FDA guidelines

May 26, 2016

Trabon has introduced its new My Meal, My Way Nutrition Calculator, which helps restaurants seamlessly comply with the FDA regulations that take effect May…

Why 'locally sourced,' 'organic' aren't just buzzwords

QSRs need to pay heed to the increasing movement of consumers toward all things healthy and natural, and they need to be authentic about it.

NRDC turns up the heat on KFC's antibiotic use

May 17, 2016

The Natural Resources Defense Council is serious about stopping routine antibiotic use in agriculture and is taking the fight to the Colonel's doorstep. It's…

Study: Americans' view of healthful food is changing

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

About 55 percent of those surveyed said they trusted locally operated and owned restaurants more than national chains, which just 49 percent said they trusted.

Why restaurants should ignore government’s delay on menu labeling

The real opportunity is to be a leader and put your nutritional information — all 11 of those pesky items, including consumer hot buttons like calories, fat…

Taco Bell's Crunchy Beef Taco: What's in it?

April 19, 2016

There are four ingredients in Taco Bell's Crunchy Beef Taco, according to a report by LiveStrong.com. But what's really in it?

California Vegan bakery rolling into Arizona, Colorado

April 14, 2016

Cinnaholic gained national attention after the company was featured on the ABC show, “Shark Tank." It began franchising in 2014 and currently has 40 units in…

Subway to include calories on all U.S. menu boards

April 7, 2016

Subway will include calorie listings on menu boards across all U.S. restaurant locations in April.

The Chopped Leaf coming to Ontario

March 24, 2016

Chopped Leaf will open its doors in Ontario, Canada, this summer.

Infographic: March Madness fans go mad for gluten-free options

To see how gluten-free options are taking over at arenas, check out this infographic designed by Maui Wowi.

In-N-Out Burger commits to 'eliminating overuse' of human-needed antibiotics in beef

March 3, 2016

In-N-Out Burger publicly indicated last week that it is committed to serving "beef that is not raised with antibiotics important to human medicine."

NYC surpassing salt ruling?

by Wade Winters — V.P. Supply Chain, Consolidated Concepts

Although chain restaurants in New York City are required to put a saltshaker icon on menu items that contain more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium, a Manhattan…

Now trending: 10 ways the smoothie is evolving in 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The smoothie has evolved — again.

Celebrating your food story: The transition of cooked-to-order

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Hormone-free, GMO-free and all-natural have become commonplace terms — simply because customers demand it.

Froots to revitalize franchise system

February 22, 2016

Froots announced that its management is returning to drive franchise development efforts.

Food fight on Capitol Hill: A breakdown of the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Betsy Craig describes eight ways menu-labeling guidelines will change if HR 2017 becomes a law.

Plant Power Fast Food opening in San Diego

January 29, 2016

Plant Power Fast Food announced the opening of its plant-based, quick serve restaurant in Ocean Beach, California.