I've spoken at a lot of events and conferences over the years and all of them have been good. This event however was really special and it reminded of the excellent events organised by the late Jeffrey Hyman and the much missed FDIN - Food and Drink Innovation Network. Jeffrey really GOT 'free from' and championed for awareness and inclusion before anyone else was doing … [Read more...]
Calling all food service companies
If you work in food service you need to be looking at attending this event, Catering for Allergies - Creating a dialogue in the hospitality industry. It's taking place on Wed, 21 Jun 2023, 9:30 - 5pm at the School of Chemical Engineering in Birmingham. Event details Catering for allergies is a complex topic, which often brings up confusion and controversy. Our aim … [Read more...]
20 tips for Cow’s milk dairy allergy in cafes
Living with a dairy allergy means I'm not an expert in navigating possible exposure to airborne and the cross contamination from dairy in cafes and restaurants and I have come up with my top 20 tips for eating/drinking out with a dairy allergy SAFELY! Staying safe with Dairy allergy in cafes - airborne and cross contamination I've got a few things that I do on the … [Read more...]
‘Food to go’ with serious food allergies
It's always been a problem for people with food allergies all over the world, there is little safe choice for lunch or snacks when you're on the go. And if you are brave enough to try, there are fewer and fewer options available. I'd love to hear your suggestions because I really struggle. I often end up with an apple and packet of crisps. Long live the trusty oat cake! It … [Read more...]
Speaking at a Food Allergen Forum
This week I was honoured to attend as the guest speaker at the Lancaster Food Allergen Forum, at Morecambe Football Club in Lancashire. It was a fantastic opportunity to share the experience of the allergic consumer, some of the challenges and fears we face and what we'd like to see from food service businesses. There were 50-60 delegates at this event which was great to see … [Read more...]