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The first U.S. menu item calorie labeling law was enacted in 2008 in New York City. [4] California was the first state to enact a calorie count law, which occurred in 2009. [5] Restaurants that do not comply can be fined up to $2,000. [6] Other localities and states have passed similar laws. [7]
The food system, including food service and food retailing supplied $1.24 trillion worth of food in 2010 in the US, $594 billion of which was supplied by food service facilities, defined by the USDA as any place which prepares food for immediate consumption on site, including locations that are not primarily engaged in dispensing meals such as recreational facilities and retail stores. [2]
Gordon Food Service opened its first cash and carry store in 1979. They were renamed GFS Marketplace in 1992 and rebranded to Gordon Food Service Store in 2014. As of 2023, they operate more than 175 stores across Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee,Texas and Wisconsin. [9]
In 2025 and every year, we need to keep food at the center of our conversations, make sure that everyone has enough to eat, that our food systems are strong enough to support humanity.
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The National Restaurant Association forecasts that fast-food restaurants in the US will reach $142 billion in sales in 2006, a 5% increase over 2005. In comparison, the full-service restaurant segment of the food industry is expected to generate $173 billion in sales.
When we go out to eat, we expect a good time—delicious food, welcoming staff, and a cozy spot to enjoy for an hour or two. It’s a simple exchange: great service for our hard-earned money. But ...
Section 4205 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that standard menu items at qualifying chain restaurants and vending machines have proper nutrition labeling. [1] Though the Affordable Care Act was signed into federal law in 2010, implementation of the menu labeling requirements was delayed by the U.S. Food and Drug ...