Most organizations invest in food allergy training because they want to do the right thing, and because they understand what's at stake. Employees complete a course, pass an exam, and receive a certificate, but that's…
You've probably seen them on food packaging: May contain peanuts. Manufactured in a facility that also processes tree nuts. Made on shared equipment. These statements, known as Precautionary Allergen Labels (PALs), are intended to alert…
The State of California has enacted Senate Bill 68, formally known as the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences Act. This legislation establishes mandatory requirements for the disclosure of major food allergens within specific food service…
Walk down any grocery aisle and you'll see more "free from" claims than ever before. For families managing food allergies, those words carry significant weight. They often influence whether a product goes into the cart…
Have you ever looked at nutrition information and thought, “Wait... those numbers don’t add up”? If so, you're not alone. One of the most common questions we receive is why the nutrition values for individual…
As food allergy awareness grows, kitchens need training that employees remember and apply. Traditional training often relies on lengthy presentations or annual refreshers that are quickly forgotten. Microlearning takes a different approach, delivering information in…
As awareness of food allergies continues to grow, so does the demand for meaningful allergen-safety programs in foodservice. At MenuTrinfo®, we believe that effective allergen-safety verification requires more than a checklist, it requires independent validation.…
The 2026 NACUFS Nutrition Awards showcased collegiate dining programs that demonstrate excellence in promoting innovative and inclusive dining programs designed to help students make informed food choices and build healthier lifestyles. These categories celebrate innovative…
At MenuTrinfo, we often talk about the importance of creating safer, more inclusive dining environments. This year, we had the opportunity to see that mission come to life through the inspiring work of a young…
For most prospective students, a campus tour is about imagining their future. They picture where they’ll live, where they’ll study, and where they’ll make friends and build a community. But for students living with life…
The regulation of food additives within the state of California is undergoing a significant transition. Under the provisions established by Assembly Bill 418, also known as the California Food Safety Act, the landscape of food…
Summer is the ideal time for foodservice teams to get ahead of a busy fall ahead. With travel, events, and increased dining activity, many operations are already picking up, and the pace will only continue…
