The BBC has discovered that three supermarket chains have given confusing or incorrect information to customers on potentially lethal food allergens in their bakeries. According to information discovered by Watchdog Live, branches of Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco gave wrong or unclear details to Watchdog Live’s undercover reporters enquiring about the suitably of products for customers with […]
The Government has announced that from next month GPs will no longer be able to prescribe a majority of gluten-free foods. In a bid to save costs and following extensive consultation, GPs will no longer be able to prescribe gluten-free foods to patients, with the exception of bread and mixes. GPs are being advised to ‘update their prescribing […]
High-street retailer Marks & Spencer has launched a new line of filled gluten-free pasta as part of its Made Without range. Pasta makes a great midweek meal when you fancy something quick, easy and delicious, but sadly finding tasty filled pasta that’s also gluten-free is no simple task! Keen to give gluten-free shoppers more choice when […]
A vaccine that could enable people with coeliac disease to safely consume gluten has begun phase 2 testing in the US, Australia, and New Zealand after more than a decade of development. A promising new vaccine that could be used to treat those with coeliac disease to allow them to safely consume gluten has begun […]
A true pioneer in the allergy and free-from events in the UK, Free From Festival is bringing the show to Bristol on Saturday, the 17th of November from 11am until 6pm. Taking place in the brilliant The Passenger Shed on the doorsteps to Bristol Temple Meads train station, it is the perfect location for a […]
One-third of the “gluten-free” foods sold in U.S. restaurants actually contain trace levels of gluten, new research suggests. In a recent study, more than 800 investigators set out to assess the true gluten content of dishes listed as gluten-free on menus across the US. Armed with portable gluten sensors, they tested for gluten levels that […]
A second customer died from an allergic reaction to an ingredient in a sandwich bought from Pret A Manger, the firm has confirmed. A second customer is believed to have died from an allergic reaction to a product bought from Pret a Manager, the chain has said. The person died in 2017 after eating a “super-veg […]
If you ask us, it’s never too early to get in the Christmas spirit! And Tesco certainly seem to agree as they’ve added a whole host of delicious new products to their shelves, including festive delights like panettone, chocolate Yule logs and mince pies. Here’s a taste of what you can expect to see in […]
The UK’s first ever 14 allergen free ice-cream from Yorica! is set to land in retailers this month. Already popular in its London parlour, Yorica! is launching its great tasting all-allergen-free ice-cream, as recognised by the World Health Organisation, into retailers for the first time. The idea behind Yorica! is beautifully simple: all recipes and […]
A 22-year-old university graduate has opened a takeaway specialising in plant-based and entirely gluten-free food in Padbury, Buckinghamshire. Chelsea Taylor, the founder of Vego Foods, was inspired to launch the takeaway while studying in Brighton. She noticed the popularity of ethical and vegan tasty food and decided to bring it back to Buckinghamshire. She told The […]