The rise of GLP-1 medications is beginning to influence menu strategy across the restaurant industry. Because these drugs suppress appetite and slow gastric emptying, many users eat smaller portions and tend to favor foods that feel satisfying in smaller amounts. For operators, that shift creates a clear opportunity. Diners using GLP-1 medications often gravitate toward menu items built around ingredients commonly associated with fullness and digestive balance. Dishes featuring chicken, fish, ... Full Article
FDA Phase Out of Synthetic Food Dyes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking action to remove petroleum-based food colors from the nation’s food supply. The FDA announced the phase out of synthetic dyes on April 22, 2025 with the end of 2026 as the targeted deadline for removal. The phase out of synthetic colors relies on voluntary compliance from manufacturers. The FDA is prioritizing Citrus Red No. 2, Orange B, and Red No. 2 as the first synthetic food colors to be eliminated. Other identified colors ... Full Article
Senate Bill 68 – the ‘ADDE’ Act
California’s proposed Senate Bill 68 (the ADDE Act), which would require restaurants to clearly label the nine major allergens on their menus, has passed the state Senate and is now under review in the Assembly Health Committee. Designed to improve safety for the millions of residents with food allergies, the bill has gained support with recent amendments allowing more flexibility and collaboration with the restaurant industry. As similar allergen labeling laws gain traction in other cities ... Full Article
Coconut Excluded as Tree Nut Allergy
The FDA issued new guidance for industry regarding food allergen labeling. As part of the new guidance the FDA updated its previous list of 23 tree nut species requiring food allergen labeling to twelve species. Coconut is one of the species now excluded from the list of “tree nuts” that must follow food allergen labeling requirements. For a complete list of tree nuts that require food allergen labeling, refer to the Guidance for Industry, Table 1, page 15. While “coconut” is no longer ... Full Article
PROPOSED Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling
On January 16, 2025, the FDA issued a proposed rule requiring a front-of-package nutrition label on most packaged foods. This "Nutrition Info" box is designed to provide consumers with quick, at-a-glance information on saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar. The current federal dietary recommendations advise consumers to limit these three nutrients to achieve a nutrient-dense diet within calorie limits. The proposal includes a compliance timeline of three years after the final rule's effective ... Full Article
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