Recent months have seen a major change to food safety in the United States of America, with Sesame being declared as the 9th major food allergen by the FDA. With food businesses operating in the country having to be more rigorous than ever with their allergen detection and declaration methods, it is a good time […]
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In recent years we’ve seen those with allergen issues have an increased voice in Britain, helping to reshape current food safety laws. Food businesses have far greater allergen awareness than ever before. Food Safety requirements have seen some of the biggest shake-ups in recent years in part due to the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse,
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In October 2021, new legislation known as ‘Natasha’s Law’ came into effect that changes how businesses must communicate potential food allergens in their products. As a food business, It is essential to be aware of the new legal requirements for food labelling to avoid risking the health of your customers and suffering from severe legal
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Whether it’s due to allergies, intolerances, dieting or autoimmune conditions like Coeliac Disease, many people across the UK are looking to remove Gluten from their diet – the BBC estimate 8.5 million people are choosing gluten-free alternatives when shopping. There are many different conditions that can factor into a person’s physical reaction, and this article
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Of all the 14 main allergens, celery is one of the least discussed. Despite being relatively common across Europe, there are no exact figures of its prevalence in the UK. Regardless, the dangers can be severe, and it’s essential to be aware of any potential symptoms and how to avoid the ingredient in the future
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What Does HACCP Help a Food Business Do? Food safety can be a complicated process, with many different factors such as allergen advice, labelling requirements, and bacterial growth. Getting any aspect wrong can have devastating consequences for businesses, such as negative PR/brand impact, costly withdrawals and recalls, and severe injury to the consumer, which would
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The last decade has seen some significant changes in how takeaways are delivered with the rise of services like Deliveroo, JustEat, and Uber Eats, and the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns saw this aspect of the food industry gain exponential growth. Figures from Deloitte from August 2021 state that nearly a quarter of people are spending more
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Allergies are the cause of some of the most common chronic health conditions globally. Even if you don’t have any now, you could develop food allergies, allergic reactions or intolerances later in life. It’s believed that more than a quarter of people in the UK will have allergies at some point in their lives, from
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In recent years there’s been much discussion about the ethical implications of using palm oil in products. However, many people know little about what palm oil is and why there’s so much controversy surrounding it. Today we’re going to shed some light on the matter and explain how to avoid palm oil in the future.
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With Veganuary taking place over January 2022, bigger and better than ever before, we’ve been treated to a wide range of new meat-free and plant-based alternative foods. Some are instant classics, and here at LiberEat, we’ve made a list of some of the most exciting new vegan products for you to enjoy. Krispy Kreme Vegan
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