Yesterday both the Daily Mail and Telegraph ran long articles on the stratospheric growth in the gluten free food market. Michelle Berriedale Johnson, editor of the largest global resource for food intolerance and freefrom foods - and director of the FreeFrom Food and FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, has two suggestions.
New allergen regulations* due to come into force in December this year (2014) have been sending shock waves through the pub trade. With only a few exceptions, catering for those with allergies or coeliac disease has not been where pubs have traditionally gone - but they could be missing out on a significant chunk of business.
When it comes to following a freefrom diet, the breakfast cereals, bars and bread options available to replace 'regular' food is often more than a little disappointing. So at this year's Allergy & FreeFrom Show at Olympia we were quite excited to discover an extensive collection of breakfast options on offer.
Anyone who know us here at Your Source will know we love Honeybuns - and if you have ever sampled their produce, their cakes or spent a day in the Bee Shack you will certainly know why they are always going to find a way into our 'Top Producers' list and are today's pick of the day - everyday. Nestled deep in the Dorset countryside, this little company has wowed food critics and customers alike with their range of cakes & savouries. Using impeccably sourced ingredients, this small hands-on team create gorgeous tasting treats.
Sally Allister is Managing Director of GF Foods (York) Ltd - a family run business, based in the UK, that started out in 2004 following Sally's own experiences of living a gluten free lifestyle. A diagnosed coeliac, Sally understands the demand for high quality, great tasting products made without wheat and gluten. And now Feel Free, bought to you by GF Foods Ltd, has a whole range of gluten-free products available.
Over the last few years we have stumbled upon some amazing products and we are fast finding a list of favourites that never fail to 'make the grade' when it comes to quality produce. Now you can follow our series aimed at introducing some of our favourite producers. Today's top taste pick is 'sausage shaped' - and highlights one of our favourite producer, HECK.
