Food & Healthy Living
The restaurant industry depends on its guests ...
... and that’s why food safety and nutrition are so important to the National Restaurant Association and its members. The Association is involved from farm to fork to help members tackle healthy living issues: from food and alcohol safety to increasing the availability of nutrition information.
HIGHLIGHTS
What's Hot in 2010?
Local sourcing of ingredients, sustainability and nutrition are among the hottest trends on restaurant menus this year, according to the National Restaurant Association’s What's Hot survey of more than 1,800 American Culinary Federation chefs. The Association's consumer surveys show that nearly three-fourths of American adults say they try to eat healthier in restaurants than they did two years ago.
Read more about our 2010 Forecast>NEWS & RESOURCES
NRA partners on nutrition analysis services
From databases to full lab analyses, MenuCalc (a FoodCALC product), Healthy Dining and Silliker provide a range of resources to help National Restaurant Association members analyze the nutrition content of their foods. The companies provide discounts for NRA members.
New law sets nutrition-disclosure standards for chain restaurants
The National Restaurant Association believes new standards will be a win for both consumers and the restaurant industry.
Fresh produce helps operators stand out
Nearly three of four restaurant operators say emphasizing fresh produce in their marketing efforts drives more customers to their restaurants, according to Produce Marketing Association and National Restaurant Association research.
Restaurateurs cater to food-allergic guests
Restaurants are training staff to safely serve guests allergic to or intolerant of certain foods. A National Restaurant Association partnership with the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network helps restaurants better serve the one in 25 Americans who say they have food allergies.
