On The Menu is back from exhibiting at the National Restaurant Association Show held in Chicago. We were surrounded by some of the best in the business and it was amazing to see the innovations in menus, equipment, and foods. We were in a great “neighborhood” at the show and learned a lot from our fellow exhibitors. Right across from us, we were lucky to have some seasoned trade show exhibitors from Katz Americas. They sell coasters to restaurants worldwide, and their marketing director gave us ... Full Article
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FDA Proposes Draft Menu and Vending Machine Labeling Requirements
Health Care Reform Bill On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. This health care reform legislation includes a provision, Section 4205, requiring mandatory nutrition labeling for food sold at chain restaurants and similar retail food establishments with over 20 locations. This uniform national nutrition standard is endorsed by the NRA to prevent a patchwork of state and local regulations. States and localities would not be able to ... Full Article
FDA Withdraws Its Draft Guidance for Industry
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. This health care reform legislation includes a provision, Section 4205, requiring mandatory nutrition labeling for food sold at chain restaurants and similar retail food establishments with over 20 locations. This uniform national nutrition standard is endorsed by the NRA to prevent a patchwork of state and local regulations. States and localities would not be able to require additional nutrient ... Full Article