Coeliac experts meet in Cork

WORLD experts in coeliac disease will gather in Cork this week for a major conference on the food intolerance condition.

An average of one in 100 people worldwide suffers from the condition, making it one of the most common food intolerances in the world. Ireland has one of the highest rates in the world.

Dozens of experts in the study and treatment of the condition from over 30 countries will attend the Gluten-Free Cereal Products and Beverages Symposium at University College Cork from September 12 to 14.