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The impact of consumer health perceptions on the foodservice industry is evident as of late.

As part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly known as “Obama Care”), beginning December 1, 2016, restaurants, chain stores and even vending machines will be required by law to make calorie information of their products available prior to purchase.

Manufacturers and operators alike have experienced challenges when working together trying to develop trusted partnerships.

Today’s consumer has unlimited choice. At the same time, they commit less effort making decisions and demand their venues give them what they want, when they want it.

Prepared Foods talks with Jason Henderson, vice president-product innovation at Captain D’s, a Nashville, Tenn.-based seafood restaurant chain with more than 500 units nationwide.

For leading restaurant chains, the past year was somewhat of a mixed bag.