How do Britons deal with their dietary requirements?

©Karlis Dambrans, Creative Commons (2017)

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6 Oct 2017

Whether they’re vegan, gluten-free or lactose intolerant, 29% of Britons say they follow some kind of dietary restriction – which can make eating out problematic. Canvas8 spoke with 20 men and women from across the UK to find out how their food and drink requirements influence their dining habits.

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Eating and DrinkingTravel and LeisureRestaurants and takeaways
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Eastern EuropeUnited Kingdom

Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith is the Head of Toolkit at Canvas8. With a background in psychology, she has worked with global clients such as Google, Nike, and Mars, exploring everything from what people want from a fake tan to Gen Z’s relationship with social media. Outside of work, you’ll find her binge-watching reality TV, listening to hyperpop, or with her nose buried in a fantasy novel.

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