It’s likely that everyone reading this article knows at least one person with food allergies or perhaps has one or more allergies or intolerances themselves. Food allergies have become so common in recent decades that they’re a central talking point amongst those in the food industry. Many are eager to find solutions to improve their […]
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Please Note: this article relates to Egg Allergen, one of the 9 Major U.S Allergens, for information on the UK 14 Main allergens, please visit the 14 Main Allergen Hub. Food allergies can be frightening to live with and are a constant source of anxiety for parents, especially when their children, who suffer from reactions,
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Shellfish is considered one of the most common food allergens in the U.S., with Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) estimating that 2% of the country’s population is affected. With this percentage representing over 6 million people and the majority being allergic to crustaceans, crustacean shellfish has become known as one of the ‘Big 9
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UK Legislation sets out the guidelines and rules on allergen labelling and managing food preparations around allergens in the United Kingdom. Our article on allergen guidelines for food businesses breaks down the requirements. Food businesses in the UK must legally inform consumers about the 14 major allergens in pre-packaged and non-prepackaged food and drink. These
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At LiberEat, we’re always eager to speak with food safety leaders and game-changers, sharing their thoughts on the industry’s current state and future developments. In this interview, we were delighted to sit with Simon Williams, the Chief Executive of Anaphylaxis UK. Since Simon entered the role in 2021, the charity has undergone some rapid and
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Today, we introduce you to our Quality Assurance Manager, Dean. His detailed-orientated nature helps his work in all areas of the LiberEat business. Whether supporting our Technology, Development, or Marketing teams, Dean ensures we maintain best practice levels of accuracy and can continue to run smoothly. We discuss his work at LiberEat and how it
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As seen in recent years with the introduction of Natasha’s Law and discussions surrounding the Owen’s Law Campaign, allergen management is a constantly evolving aspect of food safety. In light of this, 2023 has seen many announcements from the Food Standards Agency with significant implications for food businesses in the future. In early September 2023,
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We recently had the opportunity to chat with Ross Yarham, Commercial Manager at InBio, an allergen research company specialising in manufacturing highly purified proteins and immunoassays. Immunoassays are laboratory tests that detect and measure specific biomolecules such as proteins, hormones, or antibodies in a sample, leveraging the unique binding between antigens and antibodies. Working alongside businesses
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LiberEat is thrilled to have Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne on our Board of Directors, offering her unique insights and experience to the team. Lucinda founded the trailblazing Free From brand Genius Foods and has a wealth of food safety experience, with over two decades in the industry. She’s also the Chair of the Board of Scotland Food
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The LiberEat team recently sat down with Caroline Benjamine, Founder of Food Allergy Aware and co-founder of HASUK, to discuss her work in the food allergen management arena. If you’ve missed the first part of this interview, you can read it here, and in this second and final part, we discuss topics such as her
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