Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s spotlight healthier menus via new websites

July 11, 2014

Sister chains Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are known for products such as the Western X-Tra Bacon Cheeseburger, the Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich and Philly…

California Milk Advisory Board named as Kids LiveWell sponsor

July 8, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that the California Milk Advisory Board has become the first commodity board sponsor of the association’s Kids…

Fizzled out: NYC's soda ban overruled by final appeals court

June 27, 2014

The proposed ban on large soda drinks in New York City, first introduced in 2012, has officially been overruled. New York State’s Court of Appeals refused to…

FDA to pressure restaurants to reduce sodium levels

June 23, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration last week announced it was preparing voluntary guidelines for the food industry to lower sodium levels. FDA Commissioner…

Morton Salt adding $1M lab for reduced sodium solutions research

June 23, 2014

Morton Salt Inc. announced today the launch of a new food lab dedicated to exploring reduced sodium solutions. The company also hopes the $1 million investment…

Achieving freshness in QSR

The appearance is vital to 'fresh' branding, and provides an opportunity to tell your customer about your commitment.

Exploring the role of whole grains in the food industry

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

'If you can pronounce the ingredients, it's probably good for you,' said Cynthia Harriman, director at Oldways and The Whole Grain Council.

Handful of California restaurants earn nutrition-based certification

June 18, 2014

The United States Healthful Food Council announced California’s first restaurants to achieve REAL Certification. They include: Nopa, The Plant Café Organic…

Dr. Smoothie Brands launches organic line

June 12, 2014

Dr. Smoothie Brands has introduced new Organic Smoothies, Powders and Vanilla Whey Protein. The company said in an announcement that the new product…

'Stealth health' menu approaches are on trend

Kids also want more healthful options from restaurants.

Health focus driving children's menu options

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Although it is not the restaurant industry's job to fix the problems associated with childhood obesity, the industry can take steps to ensure children of all…

Wendy’s tops its new salad with strawberries

June 4, 2014

Wendy’s has unveiled its newest seasonal salad — the Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad. The launch comes on the heels of two permanent salad additions with the…

Dunkin’ adds grilled chicken flatbread sandwich to permanent menu

June 2, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has added a new grilled chicken flatbread sandwich as a permanent addition to its menu. The sandwich features grilled chicken, ancho chipotle…

McDonald’s on the defensive about kids’ marketing, job opportunities

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Attendees at this morning's shareholders' meeting likened Ronald McDonald to Joe Camel.

Go-Gurt flavor created exclusively for McDonald's Happy Meal

May 21, 2014

McDonald’s is adding a new yogurt side option for its Happy Meals, and has introduced a new mascot named “Happy” as its new “Happy Meal brand ambassador.…

Wendy's shines spotlight on new salad collection

May 2, 2014

Wendy's is shifting its focus to its new "salad collection" in celebration of National Salad Month in May. According to a release the collection includes the…

Yum Brands CFO: When consumers control ordering process, they spend more

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As 70-80 percent of sales in China come from digital channels, the company has ramped up resources for digital globally.

Unilever Food Solutions CEO recognized for healthier menu efforts

April 25, 2014

Leo Oosterveer, CEO of Unilever Food Solutions, has received the 2014 Augie Leadership Award for Sustainability and Food Ethics from the Culinary Institute of…

Gluten-free's honeymoon phase not expected to end anytime soon

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

When the FDA came out with an official definition of the diet, it went from a fad to a foodservice trend.

Gluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010

April 11, 2014

According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…