The Allergy & Free From Show is delighted to congratulate Food Allergy Aware on being named Health & Safety Consultancy of the Year 2026 – Driving Innovation in Allergen Risk Management at the prestigious Safety & Health Excellence Awards.
Food Allergy Aware has worked closely with the Allergy & Free From Show for a number of years, providing independent food safety and allergen management consultancy to help ensure the highest standards are maintained throughout the event.
As part of this collaboration, Food Allergy Aware supports the show by reviewing exhibitor food safety and allergen management documentation before the event, providing expert technical advice, helping to develop operational procedures and working alongside the event team to ensure robust allergen controls are in place.
This independent oversight helps provide reassurance for both visitors and exhibitors, ensuring food businesses attending the show understand their responsibilities and have completed the necessary checks to safely sample and promote their products.
Josh Lyle, Event Manager for the Allergy & Free From Show, said:
"We are incredibly proud to work alongside Food Allergy Aware and to see Caroline Benjamin and her team receive this well-deserved national recognition. Their specialist expertise plays an important role in supporting our commitment to food safety and allergen management. Working collaboratively, we strive to create an event where visitors can explore new products with confidence, knowing that robust procedures and independent guidance underpin the management of food allergens across the show."
Caroline Benjamin, Founder of Food Allergy Aware, added:
"We are honoured to receive this award and proud to continue working in partnership with the Allergy & Free From Show. Our role is to support exhibitors and the event team in implementing practical, effective allergen management, helping to reduce risk while enabling visitors to enjoy everything the show has to offer safely. Together, we share the same objective to create an event that is both informative and safe for everyone attending."
Food Allergy Aware's award recognises its leadership in advancing allergen risk management across the hospitality and food service sectors, including its pioneering Near Miss Reporting Campaign and the Food Allergy Aware Certified Allergen Management programme. These initiatives focus on improving food safety culture, encouraging continual improvement and helping businesses move beyond legislative compliance towards recognised best practice.
The Allergy & Free From Show remains committed to providing a safe, inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone, and values the expertise that Food Allergy Aware brings in helping to achieve that goal.