Stacy Bacher is the brains behind Allergy Smart, an allergy-friendly snack brand focused on delicious recipes with simple and natural ingredients — all while prioritizing taste, quality, and satisfaction! We spoke with her about what led her to start Allergy Smart, what sets the brand apart, and what lies ahead.
Tell us a bit about Allergy Smart and what it’s all about.
Allergy Smart is a snack brand that creates delicious and inclusive recipes that are free of the top 10 allergens, with an emphasis on simple and natural ingredients. For years, allergy-friendly foods were made without regard for taste and enjoyment, and we were determined to change that! We’ve worked tirelessly to develop recipes that focus on taste, texture and satisfaction, while using ingredients that we’re proud to feed to our own families!
What inspired you to start an allergy-friendly food company?
Growing up as a gluten-sensitive vegan in the ‘90s, it was very tough to find snack options I could eat and that would satisfy my cravings. So, after graduating from the New York Natural Gourmet Institute as a Natural Foods Chef, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen creating my own line of snacks to fill that huge void in the market. It became my true passion to provide delicious snack options for people who suffer with food allergies, other dietary restrictions, or just want to indulge without compromise.
Why are food allergens such a hot topic these days?
The unfortunate truth is that there is a huge number of people living with food allergies, and it is still growing at an alarming rate. We are also seeing more allergen triggers than ever before — it’s not just nuts and gluten anymore! Allergies continue to impact a large portion of the population, creating a great demand for increased awareness and specialized products.
What’s next?
To be honest, what isn’t? We are on a mission to continue creating and expanding our assortment in the “inclusive snack” sector. Avoiding top allergens no longer means having to compromise — not on variety, not on quality, and certainly not on enjoyment!
To learn more and shop the full line of AllergySmart snacks, visit AllergySmart.com
