Check out our highlights from our National Conference 2025 last month and our recap on Food Allergy Awareness Month. Register for our upcoming webinar on pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) and with summer around the corner, don’t miss our tips to help you manage with confidence during the season.
Thank you for joining us at our 2025 National Conference
Last month, we welcomed over 250 attendees from across the country — in-person and virtually — to our National Conference. Participants heard from leading experts on the latest in food allergy research, care, and treatment, while also connecting with others.
Capturing the day in real time
A new addition to this year’s conference was the inclusion of a live illustrator, who visually captured key moments from several sessions throughout the day.
Check out her illustrations here – click on them to expand the image:
Highlights from the conference
Thank you to our attendees and volunteers
To everyone who attended the conference — thank you for being part of this important day. Your presence, energy, and engagement helped make it such a meaningful experience for our entire community.
A special thank you to our incredible volunteers, who kept everything running smoothly. We truly couldn’t have done it without you.
Thank you to our sponsors
We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors for supporting this year’s conference. Thank you for making this event possible.
Be part of our future in-person conferences!
This conference received overwhelmingly positive feedback—attendees told us they loved the experience and are already looking forward to returning year after year!
We’re excited to share that plans are underway for our next in-person conference in 2027/2028. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this inspiring and educational event!
Food Allergy Awareness Month wrap-up
Know it. Treat it. stories and contest
Thank you to everyone who helped raise awareness during May’s Food Allergy Awareness Month! Thanks to your support, we had an incredible month of engagement, including 65 teal monument lightings across Canada and many new #KnowItTreatIt stories shared by members of our community.
A big congratulations to the winners of our #KnowItTreatIt contest! We received over 69 story submissions from across the country—each one helping to raise awareness about anaphylaxis and the importance of knowing the signs and how to treat it. Everyone who shared a story was automatically entered, and we’re excited to announce this year’s winners below.
Grand prize winner – $50 + a Food Allergy Canada prize pack
- Helen C., St. Paul, AB
Food Allergy Canada prize pack winners
- Elaine H., Burlington, ON
- Stephen P., Hamilton, ON
- Luke I., Toronto, ON
Help us keep the #KnowItTreatIt conversation going throughout the year, because of the power of the stories shared, we are going to keep this gallery open on our site all year long. You can check it out at foodallergycanada.ca/KnowTreat and get inspired to share your story!
Many thanks to our supporters for being #FoodAllergyChampions!
We truly appreciate the generosity of the organizations below for donating a considerable amount of media space so we could spread awareness and education on how to recognize and treat anaphylaxis with the Give and Go ads. Combined, we had 113 million impressions across the country (meaning, our Give and Go messages were displayed 113 million times)!
- VENDO Media for donating a significant amount of outdoor billboard space across Canada.
- Captivate Network for donating an extensive network of office lobby and elevator advertising across Canada.
- Adapt Media for donating a large amount of retail space where our ads appeared in independent convenience stores and small grocery and retail stores within city centres, busy intersections, and condo development areas.
- UB Media for donating a significant amount of advertising space across their national networks, including leading post-secondary campuses, and restaurants/bars.
World EoE Day: New global resource and campaign to increase awareness
During FAAM, we also celebrated World EoE Day on May 22nd by raising awareness of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a chronic, non-IgE-mediated food allergy that affects the esophagus and can occur at any age.
We spotlighted a new global resource on recognizing the signs and symptoms of EoE, along with our other helpful resources for managing this condition, and we created a new social campaign to drive awareness of the signs and symptoms.
Webinar on August 20th: When nature cross-reacts: A closer look at pollen food allergy syndrome – diagnosis, management, and treatment
Do you get an itchy mouth or throat after eating raw fruits or vegetables—especially during allergy season? These symptoms could be signs of pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS). Join us in exploring PFAS, also known as oral allergy syndrome, a condition that can be surprising with its cross-reactive triggers and confusing symptoms. Register now.
What the webinar is about: We’ll cover common triggers, diagnosis, strategies for symptom management, and advances in treatment. This session will provide practical insights and evidence-based guidance on navigating this condition.
You’ll get a better understanding of the clinical features of PFAS and how to differentiate PFAS from IgE-mediated food allergy, be able to identify common food and pollen cross-reactivity patterns and learn more about reactions and their severity, and explore management strategies and treatment including the role of antihistamines. This will be followed by a live Q&A, where you can ask your questions. Plus, you can submit your questions in advance upon registration.
Who is presenting: Dr. Anne Ellis is a Professor of Medicine and Chair of the Division of Allergy & Immunology at Queen’s University and holds the James H. Day Chair in Allergic Diseases and Allergy Research. She is the Director of the Environmental Exposure Unit and the Allergy Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital, the past president of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and serves on the Joint Task for Practice Parameters which represents the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology as well as the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
When is the webinar: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 from 12-1pm EDT.
Register now and share with others who may benefit from the session!
Managing summer with confidence
Check out our tips to help you manage with confidence and enjoy the summer!
Summer is a perfect time to have a BBQ or picnic with family and friends. Follow our hosting tips sheet so that food allergy is factored in and everyone enjoys these gatherings.
Check out our 4 essential tips to help you navigate common summer scenarios, including BBQs, icy treats, summer drinks, and choosing safe sunscreen.
Camps can be a great experience with the right plan. Before the first day, talk with staff about allergies, meals, and emergency steps. Discover our tips for attending camp and managing food allergy with confidence.
Want to help your child’s camp be fully prepared? Share our resources for camps, including a downloadable care guide designed for camp staff and counsellors.
Be preparedHeat, travel, and busy days can make it easy to forget the basics. Have your epinephrine auto-injectors handy and stored at room temperature, not exposed to extreme heat or cold. Read our sheet on epinephrine for more information.
Whether you’re going across town or out of the country, a little prep goes a long way. Read our tips about planning ahead and find resources for travelling with food allergy.
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. If you notice an itchy mouth or throat after eating certain raw produce, it could be pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS).
Learn more about this common condition and what to watch for. Register for our upcoming webinar with Dr. Anne Ellis on PFAS.
Summer adventures should be safe and fun. Our food allergy care guide offers clear, helpful tips for managing food allergy and anaphylaxis—perfect for babysitters, grandparents, and other caregivers.
And don’t forget: now’s a great time to update your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan and share it with camp staff and trusted adults.