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Does Owen's Law apply to schools? 

Allergen labelling for school caterers

When people talk about Owen's Law, the focus is usually on restaurants, cafés and takeaways. But schools serve food to children with allergies every day, so where do they fit in? 

Benedict's Law Explained:

What schools need to know before September 2026

New legislation on school allergy management is on its way. The School Allergy Safety Bill, often referred to as Benedict's Law, introduces new statutory requirements for allergy management in schools in England, including stocking emergency adrenaline, training staff in allergy awareness, and maintaining a dedicated allergy policy. 

New School Food Standards Explained

What's changing and what does it mean for school caterers?

Are you ready for the proposed new School Food Standards? Set for their first major update in over a decade, these changes will have a direct operational impact on school catering teams, contract caterers, and leaders of multi-academy trusts (MATs).

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.

Hospital catering labelling software: feeding recovery with confidence 

How LabelLogic Live helps South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust  

In healthcare catering, food is never just a meal. Every day, the catering team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust plays a vital role in patient care, supporting the recovery and nutritional needs of around 1,300 people through food and drink.  

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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