# Gluten Freedom Week Based in Toronto, This Gluten-Free Event Celebrates Local Restaurants By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-25 | TH Video Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-event References: [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/qvg-wLc5E14) & [glutenfreedomweek](http://www.glutenfreedomweek.com)  In an effort to recognize restaurants that cater to people who eat and live gluten-free, two women established a city-wide gluten-free event. GlutenFreedom Toronto comes from Founder and Organizer of Gluten-Free Week Rachel Hunt as well as Founder and Owner of RachelBies Nutrition Rachel Bies. Hunt also started a blog called GlutenFreedom Toronto to build community around this lifestyle. Described as the "gluten-free version of Summerlicious," the gluten-free event gives Torontonians access to a three course meal at a fixed price from local eateries that offer options to those with celiacs, gluten allergies and gluten-free lifestyle choices. It is the hope of Hunt and Bies that the event will grow so people feel a [gluten-free diet is more accessible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessfest) and restaurants offer more choices on their menus. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [TH Video](https://www.trendhunter.com/thvideo) > [THTV](https://www.trendhunter.com/thtv) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gluten-free Lifestyle:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative gluten-free products and services. - **Restaurant Accessibility:** Disruptive potential to create inclusive restaurant experiences for people with dietary restrictions. - **Community Building Events:** Opportunity to organize similar events that celebrate specific dietary lifestyles and build supportive communities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food establishments can embrace gluten-free options, leading to market differentiation and new customer segments. - **Wellness and Nutrition:** Opportunity for nutritionists and health coaches to provide specialized guidance and support for individuals following gluten-free diets. - **Event Management:** Potential to organize and manage similar events that cater to specific dietary needs and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Gluten-Free Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-beers.md) - [Artisanal Gluten-Free Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildgrain.md) - [Gluten-Free Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-fox1.md) - [Ready-to-Use Gluten-Free Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-dough.md) - [Branded Celiac Awareness Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celiac-awareness-month.md) - [Beer-Branded Toronto Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estrella-damm-culinary-journey.md) - [Gluten-Free Frozen Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-easy.md) - [Compassionate Dietary Choices Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfreetoronto.md) - [Summer Toronto Food Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-rabbit-rabbit.md)