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glüf, the AI-powered restaurant discovery platform for coeliacs, has been named Innovator of the Year in the Supply Chain and Services category at the 2026 Women in Food and Drink Awards.

glüf is an AI-powered restaurant discovery app built for people with coeliac disease. We spent a lot of time in 2025 building, iterating, and talking to coeliacs one-on-one in research interviews. Exhibiting at the Free From Festival was the first time this year that we put ourselves in front of the community at scale. Not a controlled interview, not a screen, just a stand, the app, and hundreds of coeliacs with very strong opinions about restaurant experiences. We loved eve

An overview of our 2025 achievements since launching glüf - your Gluten-Free restaurant guide, and a sneak peek of what's to come in 2026.

Christmas can be a joyful time filled with family, friends, and festive food. But if you are coeliac, the season also brings stressful challenges. From receiving food gifts to attending parties and dinners, navigating the holiday safely requires planning and awareness. This guide offers practical tips to help you enjoy Christmas without worrying about gluten exposure. Handling Food-Related Gifts Food gifts are common during Christmas, but many traditional treats contain glute

Eating gluten-free can feel like a puzzle sometimes, right? But guess what? It doesn’t have to be a struggle! With the right know-how, you can enjoy dining out without stress or second-guessing. I’m here to share some simple, practical tips that will help you master gluten-free dining experiences like a pro. Ready? Let’s dive in! Nail Your Gluten-Free Dining Tips Every Time First things first, communication is your best friend . When you arrive at a restaurant, don’t be shy!

Living gluten-free can feel like a maze sometimes. You want to eat well, enjoy meals out, and avoid any gluten mishaps. But where do you start? How do you find safe places to eat? And how do you keep your diet exciting? That’s where Gluf steps in! This app is a game-changer for anyone navigating gluten-free life, especially across the UK. Let me walk you through how Gluf can make your gluten-free journey easier, safer, and way more fun. Why Gluten-Free Living Resources Matter

A number, yes. But I don't want to write about it like a number. Behind every one of those 1,000 is a person with coeliac disease who made a decision to trust us with something that genuinely matters to their health. They downloaded an app built by a small team with no outside funding and thought: maybe this will help me figure out where I can safely eat. We don't take that lightly. What the numbers tell us The 1,000 user figure matters. But the number that tells us more is t

Eating out when you need to avoid gluten can feel like a bit of a minefield. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be! With the right tips and tools, you can enjoy delicious meals without worry. I’m here to share everything I’ve learned about finding safe gluten-free restaurants and making your dining experiences stress-free and fun. Let’s dive in! Why Safe Gluten-Free Dining Matters When you have to eat gluten-free, it’s not just about avoiding bread or pasta. Cross-contaminati

I'll be honest with you. When we submitted the entry, I didn't let myself think too hard about what winning would actually mean. You protect yourself a bit, don't you? You do the work, you make the case as well as you can, and then you wait. We won. And I'm still processing it. 📸 [ADD PHOTO: award moment / ceremony] What this award means to me I want to say something about this carefully, because I don't want it to sound like a talking point. Building a health-adjacent produ

glüf was built to solve a real problem for people with coeliac disease. That work has been recognised by some of the most respected organisations in food, drink, hospitality, and technology. From Hospitality Businesswoman of the Year to Startup for Good shortlisting, these awards validate what our 1,000+ users already know: that eating out with confidence matters, and that glüf is serious about making it possible.

Coeliac disease affects 1-1.4% of the global population, with prevalence rising to 4% by 2040. Yet 77% of people with coeliac disease have been accidentally exposed to gluten when eating out, driving anxiety and social exclusion. This represents £659.4M in missed UK restaurant revenue annually. glüf solves this gap with over 1,000 users searching for gluten-free restaurants they can trust - evidence that coeliacs will use a tool they trust.

The problem glüf solves 77% of people with coeliac disease have been accidentally exposed to gluten when eating out (Coeliac UK, 2025). The reason is not usually malice - it is inconsistent information. Menus change. Staff turn over. What was safe last month may not be safe now. And most existing sources of gluten-free restaurant information are based on static, unverified, crowd-sourced reviews that cannot keep up. glüf was built to fix this. Step 1: AI generates a baseline

What is glüf? glüf is an AI-powered restaurant discovery platform built specifically for people living with coeliac disease. It helps coeliacs find restaurants they can trust - not just places that list gluten-free options, but places that actually understand what that means in practice. glüf is not a restaurant guide. It is a safety tool that happens to live in a restaurant guide. Who built glüf, and why? glüf was founded by Nicola Gray, Jack, and Harry. Nicola is the wife o

At Web Summit Harry and I (Nicola) had an opportunity to record a short episode for Europe's podcast with Yohay Elam. It was a nerve-wracking thought but we jumped at the chance to tell more people about the need for safe Gluten Free dining. Preparing for the Interview Preparation was key to feeling confident going into the podcast. The host shared the topics they wanted to cover, which helped us organize our thoughts. We made sure to: Have our facts and figures ready (did yo

Web Summit is the first international event the Glüf team has attended, and boy did we jump straight into the deep end. Between our exhibition stand, podcast recordings, product showcase, and nonstop networking, we barely had time to breathe. But wow, was it worth it. Here’s a quick recap of the highlights - and a peek behind the scenes of our wild week in Lisbon.