New South Wales Premier Kristina Kenneally yesterday announced that menus for fast-food outlets across NSW will be required to display kilojoule information on their printed and menu boards, as of February 1st 2011. Businesses such as major fast food, bakery, coffee and doughnut chains will now be required to ‘clearly and legibly’ display the kilojoule content on their menu board, as well as prominently featuring the average adult daily energy intake of 8700 kilojoules. The kilojoule... ...Read more »

Australian café group The Coffee Club has debuted a new menu incorporating fresh, seasonally-available produce in a wider range of health-conscious meals. The Coffee Club Group’s Executive Chef, Dan Forrest, said the menu update is based on proprietary Nielsen research showing a growing appetite for more healthy menu options and value-for-money dining, and fresh food and good quality coffee being the most important attributes which Australians consider when choosing which coffee shop to visit. “We... ...Read more »

Despite the buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labelling, healthy menu items still face a tough battle for acceptance, according to Mintel Menu Insights. In a survey in America, the market research firm discovered that only one in five rank food health as an important factor when ordering dinner. Far more essential are taste and hunger satisfaction, selected by 77% and 44% of respondents, respectively, when describing what they look for on a dinner menu. And, although over three-quarters... ...Read more »