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Getting started!
Welcome — and thank you for joining us on this journey.
At FoodTrust, our mission is to make reliable, practical information about food allergies and intolerances easy to find and use. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, caring for a child, updating family meals, or a food-service professional seeking safer practices, we’re building a resource that supports you every step of the way.
What to expect next
- Practical guides: How to read labels, manage cross-contact, and plan safe meals at home and on the go.
- Allergen-safe recipes: Tested ideas that focus on flavor and nutrition while avoiding common triggers.
- Medical & dietary explainers: Clear, evidence-based breakdowns of allergy vs. intolerance, testing options, and when to seek professional care.
- Shopping & product reviews: Tips for finding trusted products and brands, plus how to evaluate “free-from” claims.
- Resources for caregivers & businesses: Simple policies, checklists, and communication templates to keep people safe in schools, restaurants, and workplaces.
- Community stories: Real experiences from people navigating life with allergies and intolerances.
Our approach
- Accurate and practical: We summarize current guidance and translate it into steps you can use immediately.
- Empathetic and inclusive: We respect the variety of experiences and needs across ages, cultures, and dietary choices.
- Continuously improving: We’ll update content as guidance and products change, and we welcome suggestions from readers and experts.
How you can help
- Sign up for updates to get new guides and recipes as they publish.
- Share topics you want covered — we’ll prioritize the most requested, practical issues first.
- Tell us your story if you’d like to be featured or help others learn from your experience.
We’re excited to grow this site into a trustworthy, usable resource for anyone affected by food allergies and intolerances. This is only the beginning — stay tuned for fresh content, tools, and community connections designed to make everyday life safer and easier.
— The FoodTrust Team