Blog: Food Code 2022 is a Massive Win for the Food Allergic
by Betsy Craig Photo Source: FDA The Food Code is generally produced every four years by the FDA, with an annex document thrown in there every two years. It is the gold standard for food…
Blog: Sesame Knocked at the Door – Fear Answered – Consumers SHOULD Win
The USA's 9th declared allergen is out; #sesamegate is at our door. by Betsy Craig, CEO of MenuTrinfo Photo Source: FDA I am trying to make heads and tails out of the reaction of food…
Have an Allergy-Free Holiday!
[Updated from a previous article] Photo Credit: SeventyFour via AdobeStock How to Accommodate Allergy Needs While Hosting the Holidays Food allergies are continuing to rise and the food service industry is accommodating theneeds more today…
Blog: FDA Submits Proposal for Healthy Labeling
by James Ross The FDA recently proposed major changes to its definition of ‘healthy,’ aiming to makethe term coincide with current Nutrition Facts labeling and better reflect current dietary science.The current requirements for ‘healthy,’ which…
Betsy, Baseball and Aramark Hit Out of the Park!
by Betsy Craig For those that do not follow Major League Baseball, MenuTrinfo® enjoys seeing the Colorado Rockies, especially as a team building exercise. So, I, along with a few of our team members and…
Blog: Try Going Plant-Based, One Meal at a Time!
Nourish to Flourish: A Vegan's Perspective by: Shelly Beck, RD Usually the first question regarding going plant-based is along the lines of “Where do you get all your protein?” According to the USDA 2020-2025 Dietary…
Hidden Holiday Allergens: Holiday Curveballs
Welcome the coziness of the first snowfall and the friendly twinkle of Christmas lights this holiday season without the stress that accompanies hidden food allergens. As menus reintroduce holiday flavors and seasonal delights, its time refresh…
Serving Up an Allergy Safe Holiday Season
An estimated 32 million Americans have one or more food allergies. When loved ones get together around the holidays (as COVID allows), dining out becomes a serious ordeal. Rather than risk a reaction during a…
Tips to Having a Healthier Holiday Meal
The holidays are known as a time for indulgence. Whether it's buying lavish gifts or stacking your house so full of lights it can be seen from space, there's no denying that people like to…
Healthy Summer Snacking
Summer is finally here! We've been thrown several curveballs so far in 2020, and many of us have spent more time at home, snacking on comfort foods like chips and baked goods. If you're looking…