Allergen

How to ensure your business follows best practice allergen procedures

21-May-2019 By Jamie Cartwright and Charlotte Healy

Public awareness of allergens has never been higher, but while we await the findings of the Government’s consultation on amending allergen labelling laws, what can restaurants do to mitigate the risks?

Pret not told for nine months about teenager's death from its sandwiches

08-Feb-2019 By James Wallin

Pret a Manger was unaware of the death of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who had a fatal allergic reaction after eating one of its sandwiches, until nine months after the incident, it has been revealed.

Consultation launched in to food allergen labelling laws

25-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Government has launched a consultation in to tightening laws around the labelling of allergens in food.

'Customisable' restaurant Vita Mojo raises £10m funding

29-Nov-2018 By Sophie Witts

Vita Mojo, the restaurant which lets diners design their own meals, has raised £10m funding to expand.

Takeaway workers jailed over peanut allergen death

08-Nov-2018 By Sophie Witts

Two takeaway staff have been jailed for manslaughter after the death of a teenager who they sent a meal containing peanuts.

Pret hires former FSA boss to lead food safety panel

31-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Pret A Manger has hired the former chief executive of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to head up a new panel monitoring its food safety practices.

Deliveroo to overhaul allergy labelling on restaurant dishes

25-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Deliveroo is changing the way its platform displays allergen information as the restaurant industry faces greater scrutiny over its labelling of dishes.

Pret to improve food labelling after allergy death

03-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Pret A Manger is to start showing a full list of ingredients and allergens on its packaging following the death of a girl who ate one of its sandwiches.