Today’s shoppers are more informed and more vocal than ever about what they expect from the food they buy. For families navigating food allergies, sensitivities, or simply trying to avoid certain additives and dyes, a label isn’t just text on a package, it’s a safeguard. That’s why MenuTrinfo® has re-imagined its Certified Free From™ (CFF) Read this post The post Clear Labels, Stronger Trust: How Certified Free From™ Is Setting a New Standard appeared first on MenuTrinfo.| MenuTrinfo
At MenuTrinfo®, we’ve been leaders in food allergy training for years. Through our AllerTrain® suite of courses, we’ve helped thousands of foodservice professionals, from chefs to servers to corporate trainers, understand how to safely accommodate guests with food allergies and dietary restrictions. It’s a responsibility we take seriously, and it requires content that’s not just Read this post The post How AI Is Helping Train Smarter Without Cutting Corners appeared first on MenuTri...| MenuTrinfo
By Michelle Carfagno, Founder and CEO, The Greater Knead This June, The Greater Knead turns 13—marking over a decade of dedication to greater taste, greater ingredients, and greater trust for the gluten and allergen-free community. Our story began in 2012, when two beloved family members—my grandfather, Poppy, and my sister, Nicole—were diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Read this post The post The Allergen-Free Bagel That Doesn’t Compromise on Taste appeared first on MenuTrinfo.| MenuTrinfo
By Gayle Rigione, CEO and Co-Founder, Allergy Force I heard Betsy Craig of MenuTrinfo speak at a bloggers conference in 2018. I was riveted by her story of facing down a debilitating, most often life-ending, auto-immune disease – scleroderma – and beating it, all while launching a company. To say I was inspired by her Read this post The post When Trust Is Broken By A Food Allergy Tragedy, It’s Time For Change appeared first on MenuTrinfo.| MenuTrinfo
In early 2020, as the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, MenuTrinfo® made a pivotal decision: to pursue ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation for our Certified Free From® (CFF) program. What began as a response to global uncertainty evolved into a multi-year journey of commitment, precision, and integrity, all aimed at building trust in food allergen safety. Read this post The post How MenuTrinfo® Earned ISO Accreditation and Why It Really Matters appeared first on MenuTrinfo.| MenuTrinfo
I always come back to my why. I can’t lie—my “why” kicks my ass some days. The weight of it......But this—this feels like the beginning of something new. The post Full Circle: Advocacy, Grief, and a New Chapter with Certified Free From™ appeared first on MenuTrinfo.| MenuTrinfo
Today’s average consumer is more informed and concerned than ever before about what goes into their food. As transparency becomes a growing priority, brands are being held accountable for the claims they make on product packaging. One major step toward greater clarity and trust is the use of substantiated claims, but what exactly are they, Read this post The post Ever Wonder About The History Behind Substantiated Claims? appeared first on MenuTrinfo.| MenuTrinfo
Why It Matters At Certified Free From Allergens (CFF) Foods, we know that living with food allergies or celiac disease can feel isolating — but it doesn’t have to. That’s why in recent months, we’ve poured our energy into building a space where people feel understood, supported, and empowered on social media through CFFFoods Instagram, Read this post| MenuTrinfo
With thousands of products on the market, and brands constantly copying each other’s packaging, it’s more confusing than ever to choose what’s truly best for you. We naturally turn to product labels for guidance, assuming they’re regulated and trustworthy. But how much do these labels actually tell us? What information is factual, and what’s just Read this post| MenuTrinfo
After a competitive nomination process in early January 2025, MenuTrinfo® has determined and spotlighted 15 brands and companies as winners of its 2025 National Allergy Awards. For the ninth year running, these awards were chosen for 15 categories, some of them new. They recognize food allergy safety, training, and awareness by industry innovators in the Read this post The post MenuTrinfo Names 2025 Allergy Award Winners appeared first on MenuTrinfo.| MenuTrinfo
Changes by the FDA have expanded the need for menu labeling support and other services from MenuTrinfo In early May 2023, President Biden signed a bill ending the national Covid emergency. With the emergency declaration expiring, the suspension of menu labeling enforcement by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will expire as well. As Read this post| MenuTrinfo
By Betsy Craig They have already shown that they care about how food is produced and sourced, sustainability, and the environment. They care about doing what’s right for their customers. Some of them just happen to overlook a key demographic of their customers: those with food allergies. If they want their customers to feel good Read this post| MenuTrinfo
