Gluten-free & Allergens

The Free From sector is showing no signs of letting up.

Special edition: 'The rise of free from'

The unprecedented rise of free from

By Gill Hyslop

The free from sector was conceived for – and remains vital to – millions of consumers who deal with allergies, intolerances and related conditions, but today, the movement has evolved into something far more complex encompassing a host of consumer interests...

AvoLove has taken the avocado to the next level of snacking. Pic: AvoLove

AvoLov spearheads avocado chips technology

By Douglas Yu and Gill Hyslop

After two years of intensive research, avocado chips startup AvoLov has perfected dehydrating avocados to produce crispy avocado chips to capitalize on the growing love of the fruit.

The Espita Barrada or Crossed Grains Trademark. Pic: AOECS

Spain to adopt EU gluten-free licensing system

By Gill Hyslop

The Federation of Coeliac Associations of Spain (FACE) has pledged to use the European licencing system Espiga Barrada (the Crossed Grain Trademark) from 2020.

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News in Brief

BRC GS expands in gluten-free market

By Joseph James Whitworth

BRC Global Standards (BRC GS) has acquired Allergen Control Group, Inc. (ACG) for an undisclosed amount to expand into the North American gluten-free market.

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