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Waistline Impact of Dining Out

A Canadian study reviewed 685 meals from popular restaurant chains that post nutritional information publically.

May 21, 2013

When researchers analyzed the nutritional information of food ordered at 19 sit-down restaurant chains, they discovered the average meal contained a whopping 1,128 calories.

Tantalizers Breaded Dill Pickle Spear, Lamb Weston

Showcasing: Side Dishes

Tantalizing Option

Breaded dill pickle spear is an out-of-the-ordinary appetizer, side or snack.

May 15, 2013

Research suggests 40% of Americans prefer to snack through the day, rather than eat three square meals.

twice baked sweet potato, Rite Stuff foods

Showcasing: Side Dishes

Sweet? Twice is Nice

Restaurant-quality, twice-baked sweet potato is the ideal side dish, lunch entrée.

May 15, 2013

It’s a side dish that’s big on color (orange) and operator convenience (microwaveable).

Showcasing: Side Dishes

No Knife Needed

New, hearty ravioli features tender, grilled hangar steak and Portobello mushrooms.

May 15, 2013

Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta says its Steak & Portobello Ravioli is so authentic and hearty, a restaurant patron might reach for a knife.

scalloped potatoes, Reser's Special Request Baked Scalloped Potatoes

Showcasing: Side Dishes

Convenience by Request

New casserole mimics oven taste, appearance with sliced potatoes and cream sauce.

May 15, 2013

Reser’s Fine Foods says new Reser’s Special Request Baked Scalloped Potatoes give operators “fresh-out-of-the-oven taste and appearance” without the need for an oven.

Culinary Creations

Meaty Material

Americans continue to embrace meat consumption, with the protein featured in four out of five meals eaten at home and away.

May 15, 2013

Despite the “Meatless Monday” movement and foodservice operators’ heightened focus on offering vegetarian options, American consumers say that about four out of five meals eaten at home or away contain meat.

Nutrition in Fast Food

Researchers at the University of Minnesota and St. Catherine University analyzed the menus of eight of the biggest fast food chains.

May 10, 2013

The researchers tracked how the nutritional value of menus has changed over more than a decade and found most restaurants have made only modest gains.