Health & Nutrition News & Media
Burger King rolls out healthier items in Latin America
April 5, 2012
Burger King has launched the BK Pasos Positivos program, a corporate responsibility program, in its Latin America and Caribbean restaurants.
read nowMcDonald's, KFC accused of misleading public in India
April 3, 2012
India's Centre for Science and Environment has slapped a "junk rating" on QSRs McDonald's and KFC, as well as PepsiCo, Nestle's Maggi and others for…
read nowNY McDonald's restaurants launch grassroots nutrition initiative
March 29, 2012
McDonald's New York Tri-State area restaurants launched the McDonald's New York Metro Nutrition Network, a new community outreach initiative to provide funds…
read nowNRA honored for Kids LiveWell
March 28, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has earned the 2012 ASAE Gold Circle Award for its media relations campaign launching the groundbreaking Kids LiveWell…
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Culinary Tide's 2012 top trends
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Culinary Tides, Inc. released the report: "Top 10 Trends Analysis - Shifting Sands 2012: A cross analysis of predictions across Government, Technology, Health…
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Do you really offer gluten-free dishes?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Identifying and avoiding potential contamination starts with the very basics in the kitchen.
read nowReport: Soup and salad purchases increase
March 26, 2012
As consumers seek lighter, healthier and more affordable food choices, away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, according to market research…
read nowLegendary track coach joins Happy Meal Chefs panel
March 21, 2012
McDonald's USA has announced that University of Texas Coach Beverly "Bev" Kearney will join the judging panel for the company's first Happy Meal Chefs, a…
read nowDunkin' Donuts bagels earn high marks from Consumer Reports
March 20, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts plain and everything bagels earned high marks from Consumer Reports' testers in a recent report now available online. The results will be…
read nowScotland considers QSR commercial ban
March 20, 2012
The Scottish Government is mulling a decision to ban commercials for products high in fat, sugar and salt during primetime TV, before 9 p.m.
read nowServing sizes lead label-readers astray, what will restaurant menus do?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Healthy framing has the greatest influence with consumers who are most concerned about their diets, and restaurant operators should focus on portion sizes…
read nowMintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive
March 13, 2012
Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market…
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McDonald's franchisee's deployment puts nutritional kiosks in spotlight
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Impending menu labeling laws cause some operators to consider in-store technology.
read nowMcDonald's perception rises among parents
March 9, 2012
McDonald's just matched its best perception numbers with parents since the beginning of 2008, according to YouGov BrandIndex.
read nowNRA awards 18 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards
March 8, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the 2012 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize consumable products…
read nowRestaurant chains join Healthy Dining's new School Wellness program
March 6, 2012
Healthy Dining has announced the rollout of a research-based initiative, the "Healthy Dining School Wellness Rewards Program," designed to contribute to the…
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McDonald's Happy Meal focus of new marketing campaign
March 5, 2012
McDonald's USA will introduce a new, national Happy Meal campaign this week, including TV ads promoting nutrition and active lifestyles. The campaign…
read nowArby's menu items get Eat This, Not That! approval
March 5, 2012
Arby's has announced an agreement with Eat This, Not That! — the Men's Health magazine book franchise — to license "Eat This" approved menu items via Rodale…
read nowKentucky Restaurant Association training members of food safety, allergens
March 1, 2012
The Kentucky Restaurant Association is offering its members a discounted 90-minute webinar this month, produced by Kitchens with Confidence, a national food…
read nowLive from New York
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The International Restaurant and Foodservice Show, set for the first weekend in March, will include a new Healthy Solutions Pavilion this year.
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