We’re excited to announce we’ve been invited to speak at the 2011 International Pizza Expo, to be held March 1-3 in Las Vegas, NV. Our presentations, “Menu Nutrition Labeling” and “Creating a Gluten Free Menu”, are scheduled for March 2nd at 2:30 and 4pm. If you’re planning on being in Las Vegas for the expo, we hope you’ll take a break from the black jack table and attend one of our presentations or visit us at the Speakers’ Booth. We’ll send you home with important ... Full Article
Clients Make Denver 7 A-List
The 2010 Denver’s 7 A-List has been released. We’re proud to announce that seven of our Denver-based clients have made the list. Congratulations to: Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill voted #1 Healthiest Lunch Option Bombay Bowl voted #1 Best Indian Restaurant Big City Burrito voted #1 Best Burrito Tony’s Market voted #3 Best Gourmet Grocery Queen of Sheba voted #4 Best Ethiopian Liks voted #5 Best Ice Cream Shop Noodles & Co voted #5 Best Vegetarian ... Full Article
FDA: Draft Guidance For Industry
Dear Friends, The following is our summary of FDA’s recently released, August 24, 2010, Draft Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Implementation of the Menu Labeling Provisions of Section 4205 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Health Care Reform Section 4205: Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items at Chain Restaurants 1. Amends nutrition labeling laws in which restaurants have previously been exempt from food labeling requirements 2. Overrules ... Full Article
Six Big Food Labeling Requirements
Does your food packaging meet the six big requirements outlined in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act? Let’s get up to speed on the requirements: Statement of Identity Net Quantity of Contents Nutrition Labeling Ingredient Statement Allergen Declaration Name and Place of Business of Manufacturer, Packer or Distributor The statement of identity is the common or usual name for your food product ... Full Article
Health Care Reform: National Menu Labeling
What are the proposed regulations? Restaurants with 20 or more locations will be required to prominently post calorie counts for standard menu items on menus, menu boards and drive-through displays as well as calories per serving for each item on a buffet, salad bar, cafeteria line or self-service display. Additional nutrient information (fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sodium, protein and fiber) must be available and provided at the consumer’s request. The menus also must contain a statement ... Full Article
