It seems like the term GMO has been around forever. But in truth, commercial GMO foods have only been around since 1996. GMOs or “genetically modified organisms,” are plants or animals that have been genetically engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses or other plants and animals in order to produce a “beneficial” trait not possible in nature. Safety issues surrounding GMO foods has sparked widespread debate and legislation throughout the world over the last 15 years and in the U.S. a non-GMO ... Full Article
Company Spotlight: Global Grub
Recently I had the pleasure of working with Carley Sheehy, founder and CEO of Global Grub. Global Grub is a California based company that creates ethnic food kits to be prepared at home. Somewhere along Carley’s food journey, she started cooking ethnic foods, but realized how intimidating the process can be. She started Global Grub to bring international cuisine into home kitchens, helping cooks achieve absolutely delicious results with less hassle. In Carley’s words, “I’m on a mission to spread ... Full Article
Marketing Your Food Product Workshop
Colorado companies producing food products won’t want to miss the annual Marketing Your Food Product workshop held April 18, 2013. The educational workshop, held in Aurora from 8am to 5pm, is designed to help food manufacturers market their locally made products. The one-day workshop features practical advice from professionals covering a variety of topics such as rules and regulations, brand building, working with retailers, and more. On The Menu will be in attendance to answer any of your ... Full Article
Answering Your Customers’ Nutrition Questions
Nutrition Customer Support “Is your potato cheese soup vegetarian?” “Why aren’t your chips and salsa on your gluten-free menu?” “My son has a soy allergy. Do you fry your fries in soy oil? If so, does it contain soy protein?” “If I leave the cheese and sauce off your BBQ Bacon & Swiss Burger, how many calories would it be?” “Potatoes are usually high in fiber, but your potato skins are only showing 2 gram of fiber per serving. Is that correct?” Are you equipped to answer questions like ... Full Article
Allergen Tracking Software Launched
Restaurants can better serve their customers with new allergen tracking software On The Menu (www.otmenu.com), a food manufacturer and restaurant consulting firm, announced today the launch of TAG—Tracking Allergens & Gluten™. The proprietary web-based system identifies allergens and gluten in menu items and helps restaurants better serve guests with food sensitivities. With the growing number of food allergies and sensitivities, the demand for restaurants to accommodate these dietary ... Full Article
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