Castell Howell Foods has is set for a three-year partnership with food allergy charity The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, with the wholesaler pointing out that allergen clarity is essential to its operation and supply chain.
The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation was founded in 2019 by Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse after their 15-year-old daughter Natasha died from a severe allergic reaction to sesame seeds that were baked into the dough of a baguette. The seeds were invisible to the naked eye and weren’t included in the ingredient list on the label.
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Castell Howell managing director Matt Lewis explained: “As a family business that supplies the education and health sectors as well as the hospitality industry, food safety – particularly allergen clarity – is essential to our operation and supply chain, which is why we are supporting the Foundation to help them fulfil their ambition to make allergy history.”
Tanya Ednan-Laperouse OBE added: “We are thrilled that Castell Howell is supporting Natasha’s Foundation. With their support, we are a voice for change. We can drive forward the actions needed to transform the lives of people living with food allergies, carry out important medical research and achieve our mission to #MakeAllergyHistory. Thank you.”
