Auburn, WA—Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) will showcase the benefits of its Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) at Natural Products Expo East. GFCO is the leader in gluten-free certification. More than 60,000 products carry the GFCO certification, which holds brands to the highest and strictest standards for gluten-free regulations. Expo East attendees are encouraged to visit booth #1436 to learn about the importance of GFCO’s certification program, the positive impact it has on businesses, and how the program works.
Gluten-free market expands
The market for gluten-free products has expanded over the past decade, with purchased products landing in nearly one-quarter of American households, GIG reports. In 2022, GIG's third-party gluten-free certification program certified 9,300 products from more than 800 brands worldwide. This marks a significant increase, GIG shared, noting that the number of new certifications increased by 7,255 products from 2021 to 2022. Many individuals today live a gluten-free lifestyle for medical and healthy lifestyle reasons. Brands that carry the GFCO-certification seal are able to reach an expanded customer base while also serving the gluten-free population.
At Expo East, GIG will also promote GIG Cares, its nonprofit organization that aims to eliminate food insecurity among the gluten-free community. Their program, Cutting Costs, helps ensure that families in need receive monthly boxes of GFCO-certified food products, all across the U.S.
“We’re excited to join with those from the natural products industry to demonstrate the value of gluten-free certification and the robust opportunity for increasing market share,” said GIG Marketing Manager Jeanne Reid. “We invite Expo East attendees to join us at Booth #1436 to learn more about GFCO certification, discuss the process involved and why the GFCO mark stands out from the rest on the shelf.”
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