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More Than Half of Americans are Impacted by Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities

New IFIC study reveals food allergies impact 6.2% of adults and 5.8% of children in the US

April 29, 2025

According to the survey, one in four Americans (24%) say that they or someone in their household has a food allergy (13%), intolerance (8%), and/or sensitivity (9%). Nuts were the most reported allergen, while dairy ranked highest among both intolerances and sensitivities.

How to Understand the FASTER Act with New FDA Resources

The FDA developed new educational materials to describe how changes may affect consumers

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

January 22, 2025

While most allergic reactions cause mild symptoms, some can be severe or life-threatening. Understanding how the FASTER Act changes food labeling could help consumers prevent these adverse reactions.

Food Allergy Science Initiative Announces $5 Million Gift

The gesture sheds light on the role interdisciplinary research plays in understanding the complexities of food allergies

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

June 4, 2024

The gift and belief in FASI’s work sheds light on the growing recognition of the critical role interdisciplinary research plays in understanding the complexities of food allergies.

Letter Blocks Spell Out Allergens Placed Above Major Food Allergens

Allergen-Free Foods & Beverage Products

Identifying new ingredients and solutions for food allergies

Stuart L. Cantor PhD

July 24, 2017

Food allergies and intolerances are among the most common chronic medical conditions in children and adults.

Enjoy Life Foods’ ProBurst Bites and Baking Chocolate Snack Packs

Enjoy Life’s new ProBurst Bites contain six to seven grams of plant-based protein in each poppable bite

October 24, 2016

Enjoy Life’s latest innovations are baked in a dedicated gluten-free and nut-free bakery that produces products free-from the top eight common food allergens.

Vermont Nut Free Chocolates Updates Packaging

The new packaging underscores Vermont Nut Free Chocolates’ promise to provide peace of mind to those with nut allergies

July 11, 2016

Launching later this summer, the new packaging will debut on the company’s products including the Mini Chocolate Bars, Chocolate Drops, Bags of Animals, Trail Mix, Chocolate Covered Mini-Twists and Skippers®.

Parker Products: Clean Label Appeal

Parker Products offers seven clean label cake inclusions for indulgent foods

June 30, 2016

With today’s consumer increasingly interested in health, even indulgent products such as ice cream and baked goods are now expected to have clean labels.

Inclusion Technologies: Allergen-Free

Inclusion Technologies new Bits-O-Flavor Flakes are flavor and color delivery systems formulated without any major food allergens

May 25, 2016

These customized flakes are flavor and color delivery systems that have been formulated without any of the “major food allergens” as defined by the FDA: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g. walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans), wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish.

Wild Zora Bars

Each Wild Zora bar is made with organic veggies and grass-fed, free-range meat that contains no added hormones, antibiotics or nitrates

March 24, 2016

Wild Zora bars are free from grains, gluten, soy, nuts and MSG, and appeal to the growing base of consumers following Paleo and Primal diets.

Allergens and Intolerance in Food Product Development

Research and industry trends to help reduce costs in formulation

September 13, 2013

There's no room for flippant commentary on this subject. It's serious. Food allergens and consumer intolerance to them is a constant in food product development. There is no denying that

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