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Noodles & Company’s new high-protein, low-carb noodle went through hundreds of iterations before it hit the menu

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2022

LEANguini launched earlier this month, but Chef Nick Graff and his team spent two years on R&D to perfect the pasta.

Food

Noodles & Company launches low-carb, high-protein LEANguini

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2022

The new pasta, developed by the fast casual’s culinary team, is in test in select markets this month.

Beverage

Chicago proposes a new limit on kids meals

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2021

A proposal currently before the City Council would prevent restaurants from including sugary beverages in kids meals unless parents specifically request them.

Food

Children’s menus now must meet stricter requirements for National Restaurant Association certification

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 03, 2021

After 10 years, the Association updated its Kids LiveWell program to conform with current nutrition science.

Food

How will the FDA’s new sodium recommendation impact the menu?

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 22, 2021

The government’s guideline to reduce sodium is voluntary and relatively modest.

Financing

Freshii signs $4.6M deal for majority stake in online health-and-wellness retailer

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 14, 2021

Acquiring Canada-based Natura Market will help the fast casual position itself as an “omnichannel” company, it said.

Operations

More areas re-instate mask requirement for restaurant guests

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2021

Louisiana and much of northern California, including San Francisco and Berkeley, are now mandating that customers wear face coverings again.

Food

USDA and HHS release new Dietary Guidelines for Americans

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2021

For the first time, the government’s nutrition recommendations cover all age groups.

Operations

Preparing for and recovering from an infection outbreak

Sponsored content from our partner P&G Professional on May 01, 2020

Restaurants should establish a strategy before an outbreak occurs, with clear roles and procedures to prepare managers and employees for recovery from the spread of infection.

Consumer Trends

Good for business: A flu season plan of attack

Sponsored content from our partner Georgia-Pacific, manufacturer of GP PRO and Dixie® brand solutions on Oct. 24, 2019

Restaurants are a hot spot for the transmittal of flu germs. Operators need to take extra measures to maintain a healthy environment when flu virus is active.

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