Allergy Insider | Newsletter: March 2026

 
Our Latest News
 

Hot off the press! New impact report


What does real progress look like? Our newly released annual impact report offers a closer look at the difference we’re making, including the progress with our long-term initiatives.


Read the report

 
 

Plan ahead for March break travel

A little planning goes a long way! Discover our tips for having fun and staying safe when travelling with food allergy over the break.

Celebrate with confidence during Ramadan, Easter, and Passover

Check out our top tips for managing food allergy confidently during your celebrations.

 

Advocacy and Research

 

Advocacy in action: Advancing food allergy prevention, care, and management with the federal government

After years of advocacy, a significant moment for food allergy policy in Canada took place last month with a roundtable at the Senate of Canada.

Research: New study identifies what can increase or reduce risk of food allergy in babies

A new systematic review looked at 190 research studies from around the world to understand what influences food allergy development in children.

 

Research: Roundup from the AAAAI 2026 conference

Get insights on food allergy from the latest medical meeting.


Learn about key research findings on treatments, the impacts of misinformation in social media, and who is at increased risk of peanut allergy.

Research study: Call for participation for children with tree nut allergy

Researchers are seeking children aged 1-16 years who have been diagnosed with tree nut allergy, specifically to cashew, pistachio, walnut, pecan, almond, or hazelnut.

 

Research reminder: Higher risk of peanut- and unknown nut-related anaphylaxis during Easter

Researchers found there was a 60% increase in average daily cases at Easter for peanut-related anaphylaxis.

 

Read the research study and get our tips on label reading.

Mythbuster: If someone has a fish allergy, should they avoid all seafood?

Find out the answer to this mythbuster and learn more about these two priority allergens.

 
Webinars and Events
 

Small group webinar: Next session is March 18

Attend a free 90-minute webinar on the basics of food allergy and anaphylaxis — a must for newly diagnosed families.


Register now to save your spot.

Connect with a support group

A support group provides a positive and caring environment for you to get help in dealing with the day-to-day stress of managing food allergy and risk of anaphylaxis. 


Get in touch with one of our support groups today.

 

Encore series: Food intolerance vs food allergy

In this series, we feature past online events and webinars. This month we’re sharing our webinar on food intolerance vs food allergy.


Gain an understanding of food allergy and food intolerance, and how to distinguish between them.

 

Ask the Allergist

 

Are water chestnuts safe for someone who is allergic to tree nuts? What about chestnuts? 


Find out Dr. Julia Upton’s answer to this question!  


Do you have a food allergy-related question? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.

 
Ways to Give
 

Be a #FoodAllergyChampion and become a monthly donor

Monthly donations are the best way to support our organization.  

 

This is because monthly donations ensure steady funding is available to enable our free education and support programming across Canada, and to fund advocacy initiatives so we can make a real and lasting impact for Canadians with food allergy, and those who care for them.  

 

Become a monthly donor today! Select “Monthly” as the gift type on the online donation form or call us at 1 866 785-5660. 

 

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