A new report published by Coeliac UK highlights the progress in dining experiences for those living gluten free, with 67% of surveyed diners reporting better options and confidence when eating out, compared to the last five years. However, challenges remain, with 77% of responders having experienced unintentional gluten consumption, ‘glutened’. Coeliac UK is dedicated to … Continue Reading
On 3 October, the Foods Standards Agency (FSA) launched a consultation to seek feedback on proposed best practice guidance for the communication of mandatory allergen information for non-prepacked food. This includes non-prepacked foods such as those sold in cafés and restaurants or drinks made to order. The consultation closes on 27 November and our GF … Continue Reading
We’re excited to announce that Coeliac UK will be attending the Lunch! Exhibition at ExCeL London on 18 and 19 September, alongside our commercial partner Glebe Farm. As a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with coeliac disease, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry professionals and raise awareness about … Continue Reading
In a significant development for the gluten free certification landscape, BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard) has announced a crucial update regarding its certification programme. Effective from 1 August 2024, the current BRCGS Gluten Free Certification Programme (GFCP3) will be replaced by the new Global Standard Gluten Free (GSGF) Issue 4. This transition marks … Continue Reading
We’re pleased to welcome Christopher Kidd to our team as the new Director of Commercial Services. Christopher brings over 20 years’ experience of Food and Licensing sales, most recently with Smiley – developing a range of Smiley shaped and branded foods, launched into retailers across Europe. Having also worked with a wide range of medium … Continue Reading
Sainsbury’s is expanding its gluten free product range by introducing a new store format that combines frozen, ambient, and chilled free from products into a single aisle. This trial aims to simplify shopping experiences for the gluten free community. We welcome initiatives which make a positive difference for our gluten free community. Our recent Shopping … Continue Reading
The Crossed Grain Trademark is an internationally registered trademark which represents safety and trust to the gluten free consumer and gives brands and manufacturers the confidence that they can meet the key requirements for producing gluten free foods. We are delighted to announce that Coeliac UK and The Coeliac Society of Ireland and UK Food … Continue Reading
We are delighted to inform you that Mark Bryce has been appointed as our new Head of Account Management and Sales. Mark joined Coeliac UK at the start of this year as one of our Commercial Managers. With 25 years of experience in sales, major account development, and business solution skills across many different sectors … Continue Reading
In order to avoid disruption as a result of its exit from the European Union, the UK converted EU law to domestic law, known as retained EU law (REUL). The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill currently making its way through Parliament in Westminster, aims to remove such retained law from the statute by … Continue Reading