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Nielsen survey: State of food sensitivities, consumer eating habits

Two-thirds of the respondents (64%) said they follow a diet that limits or prohibits consumption of at least some foods or ingredients.

August 30, 2016

Around the world, consumers are increasingly opting for specialized diets that address their desire to eat organic, low-fat, low-carb or eliminate ingredients based on food sensitivities, allergies or personal convictions.

Food Recalls—Are we Doing Better, or Worse?

According to the Food Allergen Research and Resource Program at the University of Nebraska, allergen recalls have been trending upwards for products regulated by both the FDA and the USDA.

Richard Stier

March 7, 2016

Even though regulators focus on allergen management, there has still been a steady increase in recalls attributed to allergens over the past 15 years.

Protein Visual Test

December 4, 2015

BioControl Systems, Inc., Bellevue, Wash., developed FLASH, a total protein visual test that rapidly detects protein residues, including potentially allergenic material, left on product contact surfaces after cleaning.

App for Food Allergen Testing

August 4, 2014

Romer Labs, Washington, Mo., launched AgraApp for Apple iOS7, designed to assist the testing of food allergens by lateral flow devices.

Allergy-Friendly, Gluten-Free Nuggets and Tenders

April 18, 2014

Ian’s Natural Foods, Framingham, Mass., unveiled new allergy-friendly, gluten-free products.

Food Safety Allergen Test Strips

April 4, 2014

Romer Labs, Union, Mo., expanded its allergen portfolio to include new AgraStrip, AgraQuant F.A.S.T. and EnzymeFast test kits and Biopure allergen positive control materials.

Allergen Testing

September 17, 2013

Romer Labs and Germany-based Institut für Produktqualität launched AgraQuant F.A.S.T. Allergen ELISA Test Kits.

Allergy-Friendly French Bread Pizza

March 21, 2013

Ian’s, Framingham, Mass., added a Supreme French Bread Pizza variety to its lineup of all-natural, allergy-friendly products.

Ian’s Unveils New Packaging

March 5, 2013

Elevation Brands, LLC, Framingham, Mass., unveiled new packaging under its Ian's brand of allergy-friendly frozen foods.

Allergen-Free Deli Meat

October 19, 2012

Canada-based Piller's Fine Foods offers Piller's Simply Free, a new line of deli meats made with natural, gluten-free and allergen-free ingredients.