Most Americans may not know exactly what gluten is, but that isn’t stopping them from following a gluten-free diet. Despite stagnant diagnoses of coeliac disease in the US, the number of those going gluten-free has more than tripled since 2009. And the diet is becoming popular this side of the pond too.

Nima is a portable allergen testing device that can detect the presence of peanuts in food. People with nut allergies can often be anxious when eating out at new places, but Nima helps give users peace of mind on the go, removing an additional stress in people’s daily lives.

An allergic reaction to food sends someone in the US to an emergency room every three minutes. Looking to lend a hand, AllerPal is designed to assist and educate caregivers for susceptible children. How is it helping parents alleviate some of the stress of managing their kids’ allergies?

Whether they’re vegan, gluten-free or lactose intolerant, 29% of Britons say they follow some kind of dietary restriction – which can make eating out problematic. Canvas8 spoke with 20 men and women from across the UK to find out how their food and drink requirements influence their dining habits.