We’re pleased to welcome Ella Heather to the commercial team as our Strategic Commercial Partnerships Manager. Ella has a wealth of experience within the food and drink industry, having previously worked in advertising, sponsorship and marketing for big name brands. She has also recently embarked on an MSc to become a RNutr Registered Nutritionist, with … Continue Reading
We’re pleased to share that patient catering at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is now Gluten Free Accredited. A venue holding Gluten Free Accreditation means their gluten free meals are prepared and served in line with strict regulations, containing no more than 20 parts per million of gluten. This gives patients … Continue Reading
Today, Coeliac UK have launched their updated Gluten Free Accreditation Standard. These updates ensure the Gluten Free Standard remains robust and in line with consumer expectations. The revised standard is now easier to follow and will give consumers more confidence when dining out gluten free. As the gluten free market grows, more consumers are looking … Continue Reading
Today Coeliac UK have released their Shopping Habits 2025 report, revealing key insights into the current gluten free market. The survey was completed by 3,785 members of Coeliac UK. Gluten free shoppers want to see more choice, more availability and more products using the Crossed Grain Trademark. 74% of those surveyed trust Coeliac UK’s Crossed … Continue Reading
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