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CRG joins forces with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
The Country Range Group (CRG) has embarked on a three-year collaboration with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to facilitate the advancement of its philanthropic goals, including the Natasha Clinical Trial. This partnership marks CRG as the inaugural foodservice purchasing collective to affiliate with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
Over 50% of businesses tested in breach of Natasha's Law
In a concerning revelation, a recent spot check conducted by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards has exposed a stark compliance gap among businesses regarding allergen labelling, in direct violation of Natasha's Law.
New system feature releases
New system releases for all MenuIQ users, including user experience enhancements and improvements.
Businesses should take more responsibility to prevent food allergy deaths
Press release: “The technology already exists to prevent tragic deaths from food allergies but the hospitality industry is being slow to adopt it” says Alex Demetriou, Managing Director
FSA seeks feedback on updated 'may contain' guidelines
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is soliciting feedback on updated advice for applying precautionary allergen labeling (PAL)…
Food industry leaders call for clearer food labelling rules
Food companies calling for clearer rules on food labelling and the implementation of a mandatory system to report food-related anaphylaxis cases.
New system feature releases
New system releases for all MenuIQ users, including QUID (Quantitative Ingredient Declaration), Zero VAT, supplier information and multi-site functionality.
Caterers support Natasha Foundation's research project
Education caterers such as Caterlink, BaxterStorey and Holyroyd Howe have joined forces with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to help sponsor a £2.8m clinical research trial.
New ‘Ingredient Replacement’ feature roll out
New feature to allow users to quickly and easily replace an ingredient with an alternative ingredient held in the store cupboard.
New system feature releases
New system releases for all MenuIQ users, including Chef's View preparation screen, multi-menu and site-level QR code functions
How to regain control of your menu margins
Helping operators regain control of their menu GPs and profit margins
Helping operators become more confident in effective allergen management
Helping operators become more confident in effective allergen management
New system feature releases
New system releases for all MenuIQ users, including ingredient substitutions, shopping lists and more…
Natasha’s Clinical Trial offers hope to people living with food allergies
Pioneering industry-backed trial offers hope that “everyday foods” will be used in the future to treat people living with food allergies.
New calorie legislation in April 2022
Businesses with 250 or more employees in England, including cafes, restaurants and takeaways, must soon display calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drink items that are prepared for customers.
Preparing for Natasha’s Law.
What operators need to know. We’ve created a simple guide to help you check if your business is affected by the new allergen labelling requirements along with information detailing what you need to do to comply with the new rules…