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,…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
MenuTrinfo® CEO Betsy Craig has accepted the role as Chair of the Allergy Committee of the Make America Healthy Again Coalition, working out of Washington, DC. Craig founded MenuTrinfo on February 6, 2010, with her husband…
Shellfish allergies are among the top 9 most common food allergies in the United States, affecting approximately 6.6 million Americans. However, it’s important to note that not all seafood allergies are the same. Two major…
On Jan. 6, 2025, the FDA provided updated and new guidance on the use of voluntary "free-from" claims on products, particularly when indicating the absence of major food allergens. According to the FDA, a product…
Fifteen years ago, from the basement of the Craig home in Northern Colorado, we set out on a mission to make the world a safer place for anyone struggling with food allergies and dietary restrictions.…
At MenuTrinfo, following FDA guidelines has always been our policy. We take great care to guarantee that our services, training and Certified Free From™ allergen certifications reflect the most current and accurate allergen information outlined…
