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The AIFST 2024 Convention kicked off in Sydney last month with Allergen Bureau’s dynamic session on allergen risk, control, and management, highlighting the critical role of cross-sector collaboration in areas such as industry, food service, government, consumer health, and clinical…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. following inspections that revealed incorrect allergen labelling on some of their bakery products. These inspections, conducted in late 2023 at two production facilities, found…

The development of products like gluten-free cookies continues to pose technological challenges, particularly concerning texture and appearance. Researchers in Peru aimed to formulate gluten-free cookies by experimenting with different proportions of flour made from the pseudocereal cañihua. Cañihua flour is…

The dual allergen exposure hypothesis proposes that exposure to food antigens through the skin at a young age is more likely to lead to allergy whereas early oral consumption is more likely to lead to tolerance. New research suggests treatments…

Australia’s National Allergy Council (NAC) is advocating for increased food allergy training for Early Childhood and Education (ECEC) professionals following a number of food allergy incidents in these settings. In a recent ABC media report, NAC co-chair, Maria Said, stressed the…

A recent survey by GS1 has revealed that 56 per cent of people with food allergies have suffered allergic reactions due to inadequate labelling. And, despite 60 per cent of allergy-conscious shoppers diligently checking food labels for relevant information, only…