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We are immensely proud to announce that Board member and treasurer Debbie Hawkes, a long-standing contributor to the Allergen Bureau, has been honoured with the Exceptional Leadership in the Food Industry Award at the NZIFST 2024 Annual Conference.  Debbie’s journey…

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…

Pollen Food Syndrome, commonly referred to as oral allergy syndrome, is a hypersensitivity reaction to fruits, vegetables and nuts, usually causing mild irritant symptoms such as itching of the mouth, lips and throat when these plant foods are eaten in…

A recent study has shown promising results for peanut allergy prevention. Conducted over several years, the research suggests that introducing peanuts in the diet of infants can prevent the development of peanut allergies later in life. The Learning Early About…

As an evidence-based organisation, the Allergen Bureau has always ensured that the VITAL Program is underpinned by the best available scientific evidence.  Since 2011, a team of scientists, clinicians and risk management professionals have worked together as a part of the…