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8 common allergen labelling mistakes food businesses make (and how to avoid them)

At Planglow, we work with caterers, cafés, delis, and food businesses of every size, which means we spend a lot of time looking at the practical challenges of allergen labelling. As Marketing Director, I regularly speak with our account managers and customers about the issues they face day to day, from keeping labels accurate when recipes change to managing supplier information and staying compliant with legislation.

Why Natasha’s Law matters more than ever

How allergen labels and labelling software keep customers safe

How has Natasha’s Law impacted lives? It has been over four years since Natasha’s Law transformed the UK food industry. Reflecting on the impact of the legislation, Natasha Ednan-Laperouse’s parents say their daughter would be very proud of the Law’s impact. (BBC) Natasha died tragically in 2016 after an allergic reaction to a pre-packed baguette.

The shocking impact of food allergies on children’s education

Essential allergen labelling software for school catering teams

Every child deserves an education, but there is a surprising reason kids in the UK are missing out on school. That reason is food allergies, which have become more than a dietary concern but an educational crisis:

FSA Updates Guidance on Allergen Labelling

What out-of-home businesses need to know

On 5 March 2025, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) published new guidance stating that providers of non-prepacked foods should adopt more robust practices around the written communication of allergens. In this post we discuss the guidance and offer our tips on how best to comply.

Label software integration - do more of what you love

Interview with Neil Shayle, Zupa’s Caternet

Our labelling software, LabelLogic Live is here to make our customers’ lives easier by creating legally compliant food labels efficiently. This clever food label app allows them to do more of what they do best - running their catering business or organisation. Similarly, our integration partner, Zupa, aims to “free people from mundane tasks, enabling them to focus on what they love.” 

Planglow is an award-winning supplier of labelling software, food labels and plant-based catering disposables. Our market-leading food and drink packaging can be disposed of in a bio processor. With sector-specific experience spanning four decades, we can help you to increase the sales of your grab and go products by improving both brand recognition and customer loyalty.

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