Since launching in 1981, the Dr. Schär Group has quickly become the leading producer of gluten free food in Europe with 40 per cent of the market share, and with latest Kantar Worldpanel data (w/e 20 March 2011) showing the UK gluten and wheat free sector to be worth more than £125.1million, the company is confident that it will be able to call upon its three decades of experience to continue to grow its market share in the UK. 

Dr. Schär UK, which is based in Warrington, has already had a successful year by pioneering the first gluten and wheat free frozen range to be available in the Republic of Ireland. The leading supplier has also teamed up with The Cooperative to launch the retailer’s first frozen free from products in the UK. 

Dr. Schär UK also recently branched into the hospitality industry by launching the first gluten free foodservice range under the DS-gluten free brand, which looks to help restaurateurs and other catering professionals engage with free from consumers and tap into the expanding gluten and wheat free sector. 

Emma Herring, Retail Brand Manager for Dr. Schär UK, said: “With lots of newcomers to the sector, it's more important than ever that heritage brands such as DS-gluten free are continuing to drive innovation and provide products that consumers know and trust.
"Our customers consistently tell us that heritage values and trust are key when it comes to free from foods – after all, they are trusting in us to provide safe, tasty products that their whole family can enjoy. Being able to draw on such a strong heritage and three decades of experience means we're perfectly placed to provide that. 

"It's an exciting time for the gluten and wheat free sector, with lots of innovative new products coming to the UK market. Innovation, quality, research and development are all extremely important to us and with three decades of experience we can ensure we are maximising on the world-leading facilities to drive the sector forward. With growth of 12.6 per cent year on year, the gluten and wheat free market is still extremely buoyant and we're looking forward to another exciting year ahead.”

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