418: Allergen awareness - innovation and building trust

<div>With Allergen Awareness Week in full swing, the Food Matters Live podcast, in partnership with <a href="https://dutchspices.nl/en_US/page/2851/assortiment/">Dutch Spices</a>, is focussing on allergen-free food.<br> <br> Food allergies and intolerances affect millions of people worldwide. In Europe alone, more than 17 million people suffer with them.<br> <br> They may find themselves avoiding eating out, missing meals with family and friends, and endlessly checking food labels.<br> <br> And when it comes to something as serious as food allergies, trust is a big issue.<br> <br> We have had high-profile cases in recent years which have shown the devastating effects of what can happen when things go wrong.<br> <br> With food allergies seemingly on the rise, the need for innovation is becoming ever more important.<br> <br> So, how is the food industry responding to these safety concerns?<br> <br> <strong>Guests:<br> Piet Buis, Business Unit Manager Export, Dutch Spices <br> Peter Curry, Managing Director, Gastrome Professional Ingredients<br> John Smith, General Manager, Finnegan’s Farm</strong> </div>