Now in its second year, the Free From Eating Out Awards are back – entries to the awards open on June 8th, with the main awards event taking place in November. We attended the Free From Food Awards last month and had a wonderful time – an evening packed with some delicious free-from foods and […]
Health retailer Holland and Barrett are planning to launch 50 free-from dedicated stores over the next two years, with the first one launching in Chester yesterday (23rd April). According to foodmanufacture.co.uk, the company plan to stock more than 3,000 free-from products suitable for those following gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegetarian, vegan and nut-free lifestyles. The free-from makeover […]
The Free From Food Awards started in 2008, run by Free From Foods Matter with the aim of encouraging innovation and celebrate excellent products in the free-from food industry. This year’s categories include bread, breakfast, store cupboard, pasta and pizza, raw foods and superfoods, ‘food to go’, down the pub and bar, meaty and fishy ready meals, veggie ready meals, foods […]
Did you know that it’s Allergy Awareness Week? National charity Allergy UK is dedicated to supporting those suffering from allergies, and has launched the awareness week to raise knowledge about the seriousness of the allergies suffered by millions of people across the UK. From new research, the charity found that a whopping ‘68% of people do […]
European Supermarket Magazine has reported that Marks and Spencer has seen a massive increase in demand during the last year for free-from products, and have extended their range of foods. This is fantastic news for those eating free-from foods, as there will be more products on the shelves, and more choice. As an increasing number of people are […]
London Health Week is an exciting new event running for 6 days during April 2015. The event offers participants the chance to sample a huge range of health focused products and services, from restaurants and cafes, fitness clubs, grocery shops and activewear companies. To get involved, simply sign up for a wristband (£10), then you […]
Trying to find a place to eat out when you have food allergies can be a real struggle sometimes. Can I Eat There? is a new online restaurant and menu directory for those suffering from allergies, seeking to make going out to eat an easier experience. You can search for a restaurant by location, postcode or […]
Chef and restauranteur Jamie Oliver announced a new campaign yesterday, seeking compulsory food education for children around the world in Food Revolution Day. The global campaign seeks to address growing health concerns in children and young people by persuading the governments of the G20 countries to provide their nation’s school children with compulsory food education, teaching people […]
VegfestUK Bristol 2015, the UK’s biggest vegan event, is a unique hybrid of vegan food and information during the day, and live DJs in the evenings. Running for two days, the show opens at 11am-10pm on Saturday 23rd May, and 11am-9pm in Sunday 24th May. There will be over 150 stalls, with food, bodycare, accessories, […]
Crohn’s and Colitis UK are hosting a number of special walks in 2015, offering a fun sponsored day out for all the family (including your dog!) With days out in London, York and Rutland, the aim is to raise funds and awareness of these devastating conditions. The more people who come along on the walks, the greater the impact in letting others know about the charity […]