diet

Is martini diet the next fad?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 07, 2004

Does a new book, "Martini Diet: A Weight-loss Guide for the Self-indulgent," portend a new diet fad, like Atkins and South Beach, also sparked by self-help diet books?

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Loving underutilized cuts of red meat

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 12, 2006

To feed Americans’ never-ending appetite for beef, the cattle industry is making new and underutilized cuts more available to restaurateurs.

Research on Produce Opportunities to be presented at PMA Foodservice Conference

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 25, 2009

MONTEREY, CA (June 25)—Industry leaders will discussimplications of new research about produce's role in growing thefoodservice industry's business at...

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Bright signs for a bright start

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 01, 2011

The breakfast daypart is revved up and raring to go—just like those eaters who begin their day with an energizing morning meal.

How the First Lady’s latest “move” affects restaurants

By Joann Whitcher on Oct. 03, 2013

Are you using cartoon characters to market not-so-healthy meals to kids? The First Lady would like you to stop.

FDA's Next Task: Helping with New Product Development;Agency Official Touts Food Safety and Securit

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 16, 2004

NEW YORK - In a speech before members of the Institute of Food Technologists, the acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration summarized the...

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Vodka's growing popularity can't be ignored

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 13, 2006

Relatively unknown in the United States before the 1950s, vodka is now the best-selling spirit category.

Why you should love rice

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 21, 2009

In every dining venue consumers are seeking excitement on the plate. If you're not challenging your customers' taste buds with international ideas, you're probably losing sales to someone who is.

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