McDonald’s returns Cuties to Happy Meals

January 25, 2016

McDonald’s announced that it has returned Cuties California Clementines to its Happy Meals.

Will restaurants work to meet new dietary guidelines?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

There's a new food sheriff in town in the form of the federal government's new dietary guidelines, but many restaurants aren't going to find it difficult to…

Menus shift to reflect transparency

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While larger chains like Noodles and Company and Panera Bread have taken great measures to provide transparent menu items, other chains are following suit.

Chick-fil-A adds first organic offering to menu

January 15, 2016

Chick-fil-A announced that beginning Monday customers can order the chain's first organic menu option.

Cousins Subs launches new grilled chicken line

January 13, 2016

As part of a larger menu initiative, Cousins Subs announced it has expanded its menu offerings with a new grilled chicken line.

Captain D's offers expanded healthful menu options

January 7, 2016

Captain D's announced it is re-introducing its Captain's D-Lites menu featuring entrees under 500 calories.

Chick-fil-A adds kale to menu

January 6, 2016

Chick-fil-A announced it will be one of the first quick serve restaurants to add "superfoods" like kale and Broccolini to its menu.

Now trending: Restaurants will continue to make 'cage-free egg' pledges in 2016

Restaurants serving cage-free eggs turned out to be one of this year’s top trends, and it will also be a popular move in the coming year.

Subway to serve only cage-free eggs in North American restaurants

December 30, 2015

Subway has announced it will serve only eggs from cage-free layer hens at its North American locations

Restaurants are making sure that Kids LiveWell

With child obesity a concern in this country, restaurant operators are continuing to look for ways to make sure there are healthful and nutritious items on the…

Allina Health to terminate McDonald's and unhealthy vending kiosk food from hospitals

December 2, 2015

Nonprofit health care group Allina Health has announced it plans to eliminate sugary beverages and fried foods from its hospital cafeterias, cafes and vending…

Food fight: Industry responds to NYC sodium mandate

by Betsy Craig — CEO and Founder, MenuTrinfo

As restaurants in New York City prepare themselves to label menu items that contain more than 2,300 mg of salt (the recommended daily limit), the National…

New York health agency denies NRA request to delay sodium rule

October 30, 2015

The New York City Department of Health said it will not delay the implementation date of a new sodium regulation set to take effect Dec. 1

5 reasons to love menu labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While it's easy for restaurant operators and their franchisees to intuitively look for reasons to fear menu labeling, there are actually many positive…

Friends of the Earth applauds Subway's plan to eliminate antibiotics in meat supply

October 21, 2015

Friends of the Earth is happy Subway will eliminate antibiotics use in its chicken by next year and in all U.S. meat supplies within nine years.

Vitality Bowls announces growth strategy

October 19, 2015

Vitality Bowls announced it has set a plan to have 100 locations open and in development by the end of 2016.

McDonald's pushes weight-loss documentary to schools

October 15, 2015

McDonald’s is promoting a movie that advises high-school students that if they eat at McDonald’s they will be following a healthy, "balanced" diet.

Dead mouse found in Subway sandwich in Oregon

October 14, 2015

A customer says he found a dead mouse in a sandwich at a Subway restaurant in Lincoln City, Oregon, Portland’s KGW.com reports.

Military considers adding healthier food at vending kiosks, restaurants

October 14, 2015

Military officials are currently considering adding healthier foods to vending kiosks and fast food restaurants on military bases. However due to a contract…

Black-bun Whopper, green poop, big mess

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Many restaurants have been ditching artificial colors, including Panera, Noodles & Company and Starbucks, so it’s surprising that Burger King would actually be…