Last month I ate buttermilk – And nothing happened… why is that?
This month’s blogpost comes from Ruth Holroyd the Author of ‘Anaphylaxis: The Essential Guide: An Action Plan For Living With Life-Threatening Allergies’. You can find more posts from Ruth here. Last month I ate buttermilk – And nothing happened… why is that? Milk allergy – are all dairy sources equal? How much milk […]
How to store your children’s allergy medication safely at nursery and school
This month’s blog post comes from Allerpack who are specialists in providing specially designed bags for carrying medication, specifically adrenaline, allergy medication, inhalers and spacers. Found out more about them here. The average age of diagnosis of food allergies is around one year, although many start as early as 3 or 4 months when […]
Managing Food Allergies and Anxiety when Flying.
This month’s blog post comes from Marc Warde Director of Niche Food & Drink Ltd. LinkedIn: @MarcWarde Flying can be a stressful experience for anyone, but for those with severe food allergies, it can be an anxiety-provoking and potentially life-threatening situation. The fear of exposure to allergens during a flight, combined with the limited […]
FSA grants Wakefield funds for Precautionary Allergen Labelling Training in Hospitality
Our guest post this month is from Alix Baker BA (Hons), MSc, MCIEH, CEnvH, Business Compliance Consultant – Wakefield Council Alix is starting a project to help hospitality business’s understand Precautionary Allergen Labelling using web based technology, the project aim is guide Food Business Operators (FBOs) to understand processes to be put in place to reduce […]
Oats – are you labelling as part of the Top #14 allergens on your menu
If you are in catering, are you aware that if oats are part of a dish within your menu you need to highlight within your allergen tables, and the dish can not have claims ” to be free of the #Top 14 allergens” Check out Alex’s recent blog post and follow the link to join […]
Administering an Adrenaline Auto-Injector (AAI) for the First Time
This month’s blog post comes from Natalie the Founder of The Allergy Badge. Natalie details an account of delivering an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI). “You did the right thing Mum, at just the right time…”The first time you administer an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) to your child can be pretty frightening. I was home alone with Ella […]
My Experience with Multiple Allergies and Eating Out.
This blog post shows the perspective of a customer who has allergies and their experiences of dining out. This will give you an understanding of what they are experiencing and enable you to be empathetic, communicating appropriately giving reassurance and a positive customer experience. Guest post by Joanne Keeling of @izzyandollie.com I was diagnosed with […]
8 mistakes you need to avoid after a Coeliac disease diagnosis
This blog post shows the perspective of a customer who is new to coeliac disease that you may encounter when they dine at your venue. This will give you an understanding of what they are experiencing and enable you to be empathetic, communicating appropriately giving reassurance and a positive customer experience. Guest post by Ali […]
Making a business inclusive for Disabled People. Why, how and whose responsibility is it?
This guest blog comes from Michael Grimmett, Disability Inclusion Speaker at Comments Disabled. Is your business missing out on the Purple Pound? What is the Purple Pound I hear you say? To save you from googling, the Purple Pound is the spending power of disabled people in the UK, and it is worth a staggering […]
Cross-contact & PAL statements in Coffee Shops
This guest blog comes from Iain Ferris, Lecturer in Food Safety, Food Standards and Food Law at University of Birmingham. You can find Iain on Linked In. I frequently come across posts in Linkedin calling out various catering businesses about their inability to guarantee products are free from allergens, the catering equivalent of a precautionary […]