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Gluten-free. Lactose-free. Game on!

Planning an ice hockey night in? Then you'll definitely need some snacks! Browse our wide selection of gluten- and lactose-free nibbles in our product database – all bearing the Allergy Seal of Quality, of course. So there’s something for everyone – safe and delicious!

World Asthma Day

This year’s World Asthma Day takes place on 5 May – an international day of action to raise awareness of this widespread chronic respiratory condition. In Switzerland, 8–9 per cent of children and around 5 per cent of adults are affected by asthma.

Dust mite-proof bedding covers, known as encasings, can protect children with asthma who also suffer from a dust mite allergy from severe attacks. This is the conclusion of a British study*.

The researchers conducted a study of children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 with asthma and a concurrent dust mite allergy. Their hypothesis: reducing the concentration of mite allergens would also reduce the number of severe asthma attacks. Therefore, 123 of the 286 children slept in mite-proof duvet covers for a year, while the 118 children in the control group slept in covers that looked identical but lacked mite-repellent properties. The results were clear: dust samples showed that the concentration of mite allergens in the first group fell by 84 per cent. Compared to the placebo group, these children were also 45 per cent less likely to be hospitalised for an asthma attack.

* Preventing Severe Asthma Exacerbations in Children: A Randomised Trial of Mite-Impermeable Bedcovers, Murray, Clare S; Foden, Philip; Sumner, Helen; Shepley, Elizabeth; Custovic, Adnan; Simpson, Angela. In: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 196, No. 2, 0, 10 March 2017, p. 0.

A sensible measure

The mite-proof encasings have high air and water vapour permeability, are hard-wearing, easy to care for and hygienically washable at 60°C to 95°C. A selection carries the Allergy Seal of Quality.

Grass pollen is in the air – the peak season for pollen allergy starts

Grass pollen is the most common trigger for pollen allergy (hay fever). One in five people in Switzerland suffers from a pollen allergy, and 70% of them react to grass pollen. Products with the Allergy Quality Seal, such as pollen screens or air filters, help to reduce pollen concentrations indoors. You can find certified products here.

The grass pollen season lasts until the end of summer and peaks between mid-May and June.

Certified for you

Taste and digestibility are the key focus of these newly certified products. For fresh, crisp salads, there is now an aromatic wild garlic dressing as well as an organic apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing, both of which are lactose-free and gluten-free.The Country bars in Peanut Caramel and Peanut Choco Chips flavors now carry the Allergy Seal of Quality. The range is complemented by lactose-free kefir and skyr, as well as vegan organic yogurts with no added sugar. To round it off, the new Salted Caramel High-Protein Drink delights with its rich taste.

Ten years of collaboration with Coop

“For people with allergies and intolerances, trust is paramount when shopping. Our long-standing collaboration with Service Allergie Suisse and the certification with the Allergy Seal of Quality help our customers to quickly identify and choose products that meet their specific requirements with confidence,” explains Susanne Stephan, Head of Nutrition Unit, Coop

For over a decade, Coop has relied on this partnership to have its products certified with the Allergy Seal of Quality. This ensures transparency in the product range and provides customers with reliable guidance.

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