Vermont Nut Free Chocolates expands production, distribution to meet growing needs of allergy-suffers

05-Jul-2018 Last updated on 28-Sep-2021 at 13:39 GMT

An estimated 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies, including 5.9 million children – or about two per classroom – and while an increasing number of companies offer products that are safe for them, there is still significant room for growth, especially in specialty categories.

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: What is next for gluten-free, and how can allergy claims help boost sales?

22-Jun-2018

By Elizabeth Crawford

After more than a decade of explosive overall growth, year-over-year sales of gluten-free products are starting to slow, according to some consumer data, but industry insiders suggest manufacturers could breathe new life into the segment by pairing...

Introducing the FoodNavigator-USA summit 2018: FOOD FOR KIDS!

09-May-2018

By Elaine Watson

Almost one in three American children is overweight or obese, and one in every 13 has a food allergy.* So how can retailers, packaged food brands and the foodservice industry address these concerns, and develop nutritious and delicious meals, snacks, and...

Families that manage severe allergies need options in every category, according to Safe + Fair’s CEO

01-May-2018

By Elizabeth Crawford

Offering lunchbox products for school children is a natural starting point for companies serving those with allergies because this is one of the most challenging meals and environments, but it also is only a small part of the much-larger problem,...