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 for 15 categories, some of them new. They recognize food allergy safety, training, and awareness by industry innovators in the sectors of college/university, restaurants, consumer packaged goods, and individual or group advocacy.
A panel of experts from MenuTrinfo, the nation’s leader in food allergy safety, selected this year’s winners. The winners were chosen from a user-submitted nomination pool, where they saw a record number of submissions.
Winner of the highly coveted category for Best Overall Allergen-Free Campus Dining Program is James Madison University.
“JMU Dining is honored to be recognized as the Best Overall Allergy Free Campus Dining Program by MenuTrinfo! Our team works diligently to provide the best on campus dining experience and ensure that food allergic diners can eat safely in an inclusive environment. We are proud to serve guests food that fits their needs,” said Hanna Serrano, RDN, Health & Wellness Manager for JMU Dining, D-Hall.
The full list of categories and winners are as follows:
Universities/Colleges
- Best Overall Allergen-Free Campus Dining Program
- Aramark at JMU – James Madison University
- Best On-Campus Dining Facility
- North Dakota State University – The West Dining Center
- Best Campus Food-Allergy Champion
- Christyna Jewell – Parkhurst – Grove City College
- Best Campus Social Media Presence for Allergen-Free Dining
- Elon University Dining – Harvest Table Culinary
Restaurants
- Best Full-Service Restaurant for Food Allergic Diners
- 110 Grill – MA, NY
- Best Quick-Service Restaurant for Food Allergic Diners
- Cluster Truck
- Best Bakery for Food Allergic Diners
- D’s Bakeshop
Consumer Packaged Goods (Retail Foods)
- Best Commercially Packaged Product for Food Allergic Diners
- Chocolate Cupcakes by Red Plate Foods
- Best Consumer Packaged Food Allergen Champion
- Jereann Zann of Little GF Chefs
- Best Social Media Presence for Allergen-Free Consumer Packaged Product
- Lorissa’s Kitchen
- Best Overall Allergen-Free Food Product
- Tomato Basil Sauce by Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
- Best Retail Food Allergy Champion
- Jules Shepard – gfJules®
Advocacy
- Best Food Allergy Blog
- Everyday Allergen-Free
- Best Food Allergy Advocate (group or organization)
- Allergy Force
- Best Food Allergy Advocate (individual)
- Emma Melin
“Making safe, delicious products that bring everyone to the table together, including those with food allergies and severe intolerances, has been Red Plate’s guiding mission since day one,” said Becca Williams, co-founder, Red Plate Foods, winner of the award for Best Commercially Packaged Product for Food Allergic Diners. “Receiving a MenuTrinfo 2025 Allergy Award for our chocolate cupcakes is an honor that lets our hardworking Red Plate Foods team know that their efforts are being recognized in the marketplace.”
This is the first year MenuTrinfo has given out an award for Best Commercially Packaged Product for Food Allergic Diners and Best Food Allergy Advocate in the individual category.
“Eating out is one of the scariest things to do when you have food allergies. I’m glad we have organizations like MenuTrinfo helping to make it safer and I’m honored to receive their Best Food Allergy Advocate Award. It inspires me to keep working hard to raise awareness,” said Emma Melin, founder of Allergic Emma and winner of the Best Food Allergy Advocate in the individual category.
It’s also the first year a delivery-only kitchen won the award for Best Quick-Service Restaurant for Food Allergic Diners.
“Everyone deserves access to great food without worry, which is why we take allergens seriously—from our ingredient sourcing to our kitchen practices. We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to providing a vast menu that is convenient, and, most importantly, safe for all,” said Janet Monroe, CEO of ClusterTruck.
After hosting these awards each year for almost a decade, MenuTrinfo CEO Betsy Craig understands the effort it takes to stand out among the stiff competition in the food allergy industry. It is a dedicated community that fights for the livelihood of over 33 million US residents who suffer from food allergies.
“Doing this for nine years has been a tremendous honor as we understand the importance of recognizing those who are making a difference in allergy advocacy,” said Betsy Craig, CEO, MenuTrinfo. “The longevity of these awards are a testament to all of those who are working toward improving the lives and health of the allergen community.”
