Gluten-Free Community has Three Core Groups for Food Industry Establishments
Food service industry establishments must be aware that the gluten-free community has three core groups, in order to gain a competitive edge in the gluten-free market.
Three Core Groups:
These three groups consist of the following:
Celiac: 1%
Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.
Gluten intolerance, also called gluten sensitivity or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, is a disorder where your body reacts badly to eating gluten but does not cause the damage to the intestine that celiac disease does.
Lifestyle: 12%
Some people go gluten-free because they believe it can help control health problems.
Understanding the Community:
Understanding the gluten-free community is the important for success. Food service industry establishments who cater to all three core groups have a higher chance of gaining a competitive edge compared to other similar businesses.
The stats tell us that a total of 8% of the population requires gluten-free food for medical reasons, and an overall 20% of people eat gluten-free for sports reasons, to feel better or for other health reasons.
Find Out More:
More information about this topic can be found in our explainer video located on our Gluten-Free Certification for Restaurants and Food Service Establishments page.
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