Learn about food safety, food trends, better-for-you kids’ meals, and more

Everything the Association covers related to food, food trends, food safety and food regulations can be located here

Restaurant Food Traceability Prepare for January 20, 2026 Requirements
FDA’s Food Traceability Rule
Learn about the FDA's Food Traceability Rule, determine if your restaurant must follow this new rule and if so, how to prepare for it now. The Association provides tools, information and guidance to get your restaurant ready.
 
Phone photographing meal - Food & Beverage Trends
Food & Beverage Trends

Whether it’s a food item or beverage, paying attention to trends can grow your brand’s impact and business. Help your customers experience the joy of dining out with you.

Woman reading menu - Menu Labeling
Menu Labeling

Operators are required to provide nutrition information on menu items, including foods on display and in self-service areas at chain restaurants or retail food stores with 20 or more locations.

Young boy eating plate of veggies and grinning - Kids LiveWell
Kids LiveWell

Developed with the latest nutrition science, the Kids LiveWell ™ program makes it easy for you to offer and promote better-for-you meals to parents and children dining at your restaurants.

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Food Safety

Our ServSafe and food safety experts offer tips and training on everything from proper hygiene to prepping and cooking foods safely and serving them at the right temperatures to avoid sickness.