The furore over the blackberry scene in the recent Peter Rabbit film (when blackberry allergic Mr McGregor was attacked by the rabbits with blackberries) certainly raised awareness of how food allergens can become a dangerous weapon in the hands of bullies. Grabbing the …
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The FFEOA winners and – THE MAP!!!!
Another rave awards night! And, after the various technical hitches that dogged us last year, it was VERY nice to be upgraded to the super efficient Conference Pod at Food Matters Live for this year's presentation. Which we very nearly filled it!! If you want to get quick feel …
Apologies and warning……
A brief word of apology for having disappeared off the radar for the last few weeks – and a warning that, as a result, you are likely to get deluged with blogs, even if only short ones, for the next few days while I catch up. You can always 'trash' me - although, obviously, I …
Mixed milky messages – again
A2 milk launched five years ago and since then they have done their best to convince us all that, although of course it is not suitable for those with serious cow's milk allergy, A2 milk is 'freefrom' and the rest of the world will benefit from drinking it. Which begs two …
Then Allergy Show Strikes again…..
Here we are again! Another buzzing Allergy and FreeFrom Show in the Grand Hall at Olympia. And here is Catherine Rose – baker of amazing gluten-free Sweetcheeks goodies and FFFood Awards-judging-week-cook – doing a stint for us on the stand on Saturday. (Catherine, by the …