Gluten Free Retail HQ News, September 9, 2016

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Global hemp-based foods market poised for double-digit growth, says Technavio. Eight gluten-free beauty products that ease sensitivities. Michigan State offers up how it handles food allergies on campus. Jennifer Esposito opens up to Oprah about her Celiac diagnosis. Plus this weekend’s gluten-free events.

Global Hemp-Based Foods Market to Post a CAGR of Over 20% Through 2020, Says Technavio | Business Wire 09-08-2016
The market is driven by growing consumer preference for better-for-you food products due to the rise in the number of people suffering from food allergies, including gluten and lactose intolerances. “The demand for hemp-based foods is rising, primarily due to the emergence of hemp as a superfood owing to high content of the two essential fatty acids (EFAs), omega-3 and omega-6. These fatty acids are essential for tissue growth and metabolism. These essential EFAs cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained through diet,” says Manjunath Reddy, a lead food research expert from Technavio. <read more>

8 Gluten-Free Beauty Products You’ll Love — Even If You Aren’t | The Fashion Spot 09-08-2016
While going gluten-free was traditionally only a diet concern, increased sensitivities and fear of worsening symptoms has created a need for the new age of makeup: Gluten-free beauty. While gluten-free makeup does have its legitimate benefits for the gluten intolerant, […] the only makeup gluten sensitive gals really need to be concerned with are the ones that touch your mouth. <read more>

MSU students share their stories on food allergies | The State News 09-09-2016
To meet the growing need of special food needs, MSU has a variety of options in the cafeterias. Areas such as a gluten friendly section, provides students with allergies a more health conscience alternative. To help culinary staff understand different student needs, there is now allergy training provided that began summer 2015 for all full-time staff and student supervisors. <read more>

Jennifer Esposito submitted for psychiatric evaluation during Celiac horror | XPOSE 09-09-2016
Actress Jennifer Esposito was admitted to a psychiatric ward at the height of her health struggles after doctors mistook her Celiac disease issues for a mental illness. Recalling the scary incident on Oprah Winfrey’s U.S. show, Oprah: Where Are They Now?, which airs on Saturday (10Sep16), Jennifer reveals… <read more>