Food Allergy

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.

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. 

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. 

Industry responds to EU food allergen controversy

12-Mar-2015 By Sophie Witts

Following the publication of a letter in which over 100 chefs criticised EU food allergy regulations as being a ‘bureaucratic nightmare’, BigHospitality rounds up some of the responses and looks at the guidance available to help restaurants comply with...

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.

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.