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Why Third-Party Audits Strengthen Allergen Control Programs
Most manufacturers that produce products with allergen claims have robust allergen control programs in place. They invest in documented policies, preventive controls, employee training, sanitation procedures, supplier controls, and label verification processes designed to protect consumers and ensure regulatory compliance. But there’s an important question every manufacturer should ask: Is the allergen control program being…
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From Aisle Tears to Advocacy: How My Allergy Journey Led Me to Certified Free From Foods
Written by Megan Lavin, Owner of AllergyAwesomeness.com I still remember wandering Walmart’s aisles aimlessly—passing all the typical kid foods I had once imagined feeding my son: Goldfish, Go-Gurts, and the like. But now, my reality was different. I had to train my eye to spot unfamiliar brands with ingredients I could barely pronounce, let alone…
How CFF by MenuTrinfo® Earned ISO Accreditation and Why It Really Matters
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.…
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The Allergen-Free Bagel That Doesn’t Compromise on Taste
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. That…
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When Trust Is Broken By A Food Allergy Tragedy, It’s Time For Change
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…
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Full Circle: Advocacy, Grief, and a New Chapter with Certified Free From™
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.
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