health

A breakout year for salad

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 04, 2024

Small but growing, this group of salad concepts is figuring out how to scale by making fresh, healthful options accessible.

Leadership

'Super Size Me' filmmaker Morgan Spurlock dies at age 53

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2024

The documentary recounted his 30-day regimen of eating nothing but McDonald's food. It became an anthem of sorts for critics who faulted fast-food chains for their contribution to America's obesity epidemic.

Workforce

Southern Smoke Foundation plans to double its no-cost mental health services for foodservice workers

By Lisa Jennings on May 14, 2024

The Behind You program by the Southern Smoke Foundation will connect those in the food-and-beverage industry to mental health services in five more states. The nonprofit hopes to raise $1 million this year for the expansion.

Marketing

NYC asks for input on a new menu-labeling requirement

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2024

Items with high sugar content will need to be flagged, but only if they're exactly what's available in packaged retail form. The targets are beverages.

Consumer Trends

Consumers' health perceptions about beef are changing

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 09, 2024

The nutrition police and plant-based advocates have pushed people away from eating beef. But times they are a changing.

Beverage

How Nekter Juice Bar is breaking away from the pack in a crowded segment

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 01, 2024

Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer Alexis Schultze Parra collaborates with brands outside the food and drink category to grow the audience for juices, smoothie and bowls.

Operations

Post-pandemic things every restaurant CEO needs to know

Sponsored content from our partner Zero Hour Health on Feb. 01, 2024

The pandemic was tough on everyone in charge of running a business. Here’s what savvy operators need to be aware of.

Marketing

Healthier eating may be a menu’s font size away

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2024

Size matters when it comes to listing calorie counts, as customers may be more likely to choose a menu item when nutrition info is printed in a larger typeface.

Technology