Soya (soy) is classed as one of the 14 main food allergens under government food legislation. Therefore, businesses must clearly state soy as an allergen on all food and drinks ingredient labels for sale within the UK. According to AllergyUK, it is found in 60% of manufactured foods. Soy comes from soybeans, which can be […]
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Crucial Components of Designing Menus in 2022 Menus are essential for customers to understand what they will receive in a dish they order, such as its ingredients and the price. Planning and designing what to include in your menus saves time, promotes healthier eating for consumers by having nutritional and calorie information and guiding consumers
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Environmental Health Visits and Officers are responsible for inspecting food businesses to ensure they follow environmental health laws. All food businesses in the UK must observe and follow food hygiene laws, as enforced by the local authorities. EHOs are subject to inspection and analysis of your business’s food processes, from food preparation to cleanliness, staff
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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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In the UK, around one in ten people are lactose intolerant and over 1 million people have a dairy allergy. According to cowsmilkallergy.co.uk, most children grow out of a cow’s milk allergy by the age of five. Although uncommon, it is possible to develop a milk allergy at any age. Lactose itself is not an
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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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The Serious Consequences of Allergen Non-Compliance In today’s food industry, failing to follow allergen regulations can lead to costly consequences for businesses, including severe financial penalties, brand damage, and, most importantly, risking consumer safety. Compliance with allergen regulations, such as the UK’s Natasha’s Law, is not just a legal requirement but a responsibility to protect
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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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What is Natasha’s Law? Natasha’s Law was passed in October 2021, intended to help those with food allergies or intolerances to make safe choices when purchasing pre-packaged food. All pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods must have a complete ingredient list with clear allergen labelling, according to Natasha’s law. This new labelling legislation came into
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More than one million people suffer from a tree nut allergy in the UK, making a tree nut allergy one of the most common food allergies among adults and children. According to AllergyUK, people most often develop tree nut allergies before the age of five. Still, all ages can develop a tree nut allergy, even
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