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In 2014, new Allergen Laws were introduced to reduce the risk of allergy-related incidents for consumers. Since 2014 food business owners are required by law to highlight any ingredients named in the top 14 allergens list. This list was created across the whole of the EU, the allergens listed were found to cause 90% of all reactions. Although the UK is no longer an EU member, the Allergens Law legislation has since been incorporated into UK Food Law.

In today's fast-paced business environment, traditional procurement methods often fall short in addressing the complexities and demands of modern supply chains. Innovation in procurement is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

We know that our clients rely on local, sustainable, fresh, high-quality and value for money from their food supply chain and we now have access to over 2,000 local and national suppliers.

There has been a lot of coverage and almost mass assumption that the UK will follow Ireland and regulate that allergens should be detailed on menus and the major driver here is Owen’s Law. But is there a halfway house and what exactly should caterers be expected to do?

Establishing partnerships with local suppliers can provide significant strategic advantages for catering businesses. By sourcing food, beverages, materials and services locally, companies can reduce lead times, improve supply chain reliability, and increase responsiveness to market changes.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has an active Allergen Alert Service which is an extremely useful tool for food businesses, as it provides alerts for any supply issues that could affect their business and especially for any product recalls owing to mislabelling of allergen ingredients.

Here, we’ll guide you through everything you should know when catering for people in different age groups, from young children to the elderly.

Want to know more about the food hygiene rating scales and their purpose? We’ve got you covered in this comprehensive guide.

When EF-group launched in 2004, we set out to deliver value, efficiency and quality to our partners and clients in everything we do. Over the previous two decades, we’ve earned our spot as industry leaders amongst suppliers and caterers alike for our innovative procurement and menu management solutions tailored to the care sector.

Food service and hospitality operators have (by and large) engaged fully with allergens, intolerances and coeliac disease and have made huge strides in ensuring their systems and procedures meet with both the regulations and with good customer service.

It is hard to believe that it is almost 10 years since the Food Information Regulations were introduced in December 2014. It is difficult to think of any other laws which have been introduced which have caused so much discussion and confusion.