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Podcast: Digital Hospitality
Episode: The Future of Allergy-Safe Dining: Anthony Wood on Technology, Trust, and Restaurants
Description: In this episode of Digital Hospitality, Shawn Walchef sits down with Anthony Wood, founder and CEO of Alervio, to explore how personal health challenges inspired a new approach to allergen transparency in restaurants. Wood shares how sudden food allergies reshaped his relationship with dining out and revealed the hidden anxiety many guests carry to the table. The conversation unpacks California’s upcoming SB 68 allergen labeling law, why operators fear added complexity, and how technology can reduce risk without adding friction. At its core, the episode is about using empathy, data, and thoughtful design to create safer, more confident dining ex...