For people living with coeliac disease, finding safe food is an everyday necessity.
This Coeliac Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the importance of safe, inclusive food while raising awareness of the realities faced by the coeliac and wider free-from community every single day.
At Lazy Day Foods, creating delicious gluten-free treats has always been about more than removing allergens. It’s about making sure nobody feels left out when it comes to enjoying cake, biscuits, traybakes and sweet treats.
What Is Coeliac Disease?
Coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune condition where eating gluten triggers the immune system to attack the body’s own tissues. Gluten is found in wheat, barley and rye, meaning many everyday foods can become unsafe for people with coeliac disease.
According to Coeliac UK, around 1 in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease, but many remain undiagnosed. The figure for those undiagnosed remains as high at 64%.
For those affected, even tiny traces of gluten contamination can cause symptoms and health complications. That’s why trusted gluten-free food and dedicated allergen-safe manufacturing matter so much.
Why the Free-From Category Matters
The free-from aisle has changed hugely over the past few years.
What was once a small section with limited options has become one of the fastest-growing areas in UK food and bakery. More people are looking for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan products than ever before, whether due to coeliac disease, food allergies, intolerances or personal lifestyle choices.
But while the category continues to grow, many shoppers still struggle to find products that feel genuinely indulgent, especially when it comes to sweet bakery treats.
Too often, free-from products are seen as the “alternative” option.
We don’t think they should be.
Creating Free-From Treats Everyone Can Enjoy
At Lazy Day Foods, every product we make is gluten-free, milk and egg-free and made in our dedicated nut-free bakery.
That means people managing coeliac disease, milk allergy, egg allergy or other dietary requirements can enjoy our treats with confidence.
From our bestselling Rocky Road and Millionaire’s Shortbread to newer launches like Caramel Blondie and Choca Mocha Squares, our goal has always been simple:
To create treats that ensure no one has to miss out.
The Importance of Feeling Included
One of the biggest things we hear from customers is how meaningful it feels to finally find treats they can safely share with friends, family and colleagues.
Food is emotional. It’s part of birthdays, celebrations, and everyday moments.
For people living with coeliac disease or food allergies, constantly having to check labels, ask questions or bring separate food can feel isolating.
That’s why awareness matters. And that’s why inclusive food matters too.
Supporting the Coeliac Community Beyond Awareness Month
While Coeliac Awareness Month helps shine a spotlight on coeliac disease, support and understanding are needed all year round.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, shopping for a loved one with food allergies, or simply exploring gluten-free options, we believe everyone deserves treats that bring joy, not compromise.
You can explore our full range of gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan treats online or find us in selected supermarkets across the UK.
Because free-from should still feel indulgent.
And everyone deserves to join in the joy.
