I, along with my family, live with a gluten allergy. It's not a lifestyle choice, it's genetics, something ingrained in our DNA that we have no control over. We miss being able to walk into Greggs and purchase a pasty, something that should be so simple, yet isn't possible due to our gluten intolerance. Thousands of people in the UK live with Coeliac disease or gluten intolerance, and we are part of an overlooked demographic when it comes to food options, especially in popular bakery chains like Greggs.

A research from the University of Nottingham found that Coeliac disease affects 1 in 100 people in the UK (British Society of Gastroenterology, 2014). That's a substantial number of people who would benefit from more gluten-free options at Greggs. Moreover, the gluten-free food market was valued at $4.3 billion in 2019 and is predicted to grow - which points to a significant demand (Research and Markets, 2019).

Therefore, we urge Greggs to expand their product line to include gluten-free pasty options. This would not only satisfy the needs of gluten-intolerant customers, but also potentially open up an untapped market. Please consider this request from us, the gluten-intolerant - allow us to enjoy the simple pleasure of a pasty from Greggs. Sign this petition if you support gluten-free options at Greggs.