Allergy

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.

Restaurant owner fined £3,000 over curries containing nuts

28-Feb-2018 By Sophie Witts

A restaurant owner has been fined £3,000 over food safety offences after peanut protein was found in curries that were requested to be served nut-free.

EU Allergen laws: Foodservice operators told it's 'business as usual'

06-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

The owners of foodservice businesses are being urged to continue to abide by the EU's allergen labelling laws despite the UK's intention to leave the EU.

EU allergen laws - is the industry still falling short?

14-Dec-2015 By Sophie Witts

It’s now one year since the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation came in to force, requiring all restaurants to provide diners with a full breakdown of the ingredients in each dish.

Allergy UK launches accreditation scheme for hospitality businesses

02-Jul-2015 By Emma Eversham

Allergy UK has launched an accreditation scheme for foodservice operators which it says will help them better cater for customers with food allergies.

ADA Cosmetics International unveils DermaCare hotel cosmetics line

16-Jan-2014 By Emma Eversham

ADA Cosmetics International has launched a new hotel amenities line which it says is suitable for all skin types, including those who suffer from allergies.

Dietary requirements: Everything you need to know

24-Apr-2013 By Luke Nicholls

As the first part of our special feature on dietary requirements shows, effectively catering for customers with food allergies and intolerances can help set your business apart from the rest, potentially increasing your bottom line. But with food allergies...

Dietary requirements: Catering for customers with allergies and intolerances

23-Apr-2013 By Luke Nicholls

In the world of dietary requirements, allergies and food intolerances, the UK hospitality industry has come on leaps and bounds. Go back just 10 years and a restaurant would stand out for including an ‘N’ on the menu next to dishes containing nuts, while...

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Allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements - is your business getting it right?

05-Nov-2012 By Luke Nicholls

With the hospitality industry missing out on an estimated £1m a year on the gluten-free market alone, it’s no surprise that more businesses are upping their F&B offerings to cater for customers with allergies, food intolerances and dietary requirements...

Allergy UK calls for allergy restaurant guidelines

25-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

As part of Food Allergy & Intolerance Week Allergy UK has called for guidelines or enforced training for restaurants and hospitality businesses on their diners allergens and intolerances.