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Misadventure ruling after teenager dies due to allergic reaction to burger

17-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

The death of a woman who suffered an allergic reaction to eating a chicken burger was partly caused by a ‘lack of communication’ between a server and chef, an inquest jury has found.

Manslaughter charges after teenager dies due to allergic reaction to takeaway

06-Dec-2017 By Sophie Witts

Two men have been charged with manslaughter after the death of a teenager who had an allergic reaction to a takeaway meal.

Diners with allergies now more confident eating out

20-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

People with food allergies are now more confident about eating out following the introduction of the 2014 allergen laws, according to new research from the University of Bath.

How restaurants are catering for customers with food allergies

10-Oct-2016 By Emma Eversham

Restaurant owners have spoken out about the steps they’ve taken to comply with allergen legislation as well as cater for the growing number of customers with food allergies. 

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. 

Report: Restaurant staff not taking allergy requests seriously enough

28-Apr-2016 By Emma Eversham

Restaurant owners are being urged to do more to educate their staff on the subject of food allergens after a survey of diners with allergies found that a quarter had suffered a reaction when eating out since allergen legislation was introduced in 2014. 

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.

Allergen laws: How technology can help businesses comply

15-Jun-2015 By Emma Eversham

BigHospitality takes a look at the back-of-house technology systems which can help in the compliance of allergen legislation. 

Top chefs criticise 'bureaucratic nightmare' of EU allergen regulations

10-Mar-2015 By Sophie Witts

EU food allergy regulations have created a 'bureaucratic nightmare', according to over 100 leading chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers.

Diner's death is 'wake-up call for industry'

04-Feb-2015 By Joe Lutrario

The death of a woman, who had a suspected allergic reaction after eating at a Manchester restaurant, is a wake-up call to restaurateurs to embrace new allergen laws.

Allergens: Half of venues still unaware of law

25-Jul-2014 By Melodie Michel

Almost half (44 per cent) of foodservice operators are still unaware of the allergen laws due to be implemented this coming December, according to research by Unilever Food Solutions.

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.

Linen supplier Lissadell Liddell adds allergen-free products to range

05-Oct-2011 By Emma Eversham

Luxury linen company Lissadell Liddell has added two anti-allergy products to its range which could enable hoteliers to offer 'allergy free' rooms to their guests.