Vegetarian, Lactose Intolerant, Gluten-free and Food Allergy Alert Cards Now Available to UK, Canadian and Australian Travelers from SelectWisely
SelectWisely has expanded distribution of its food translation cards to international markets. In addition, the company has added three new languages to its portfolio, a new Restaurant Card in English and international shipping.
Wayne, NJ (PRWEB) June 6, 2005 -- SelectWisely has expanded distribution of
its food translation cards to international markets. In addition, the company
has added three new languages to its portfolio, a new Restaurant Card in English
and international shipping.
International Markets
In response to
growing demand from the UK, Canada and Australia, SelectWisely customers can now
order food translation cards over the internet and have those cards shipped to
over 60 countries worldwide. Recent web site enhancements now enable
SelectWisely to accept international credit cards and shipping
destinations.
New Languages
Customers with food allergies and food
restrictions can now order cards in Japanese, Swedish and Thai, which brings the
total number of languages that SelectWisely offers to fifteen. In addition to
foreign travel, the same cards can be used in local Japanese or Thai restaurants
when ordering meals.
Restaurant Cards in English
The new “Restaurant
Card in English” is for individuals with serious food allergies who need to
communicate their concerns to wait and kitchen staff in local restaurants. The
card is designed to be taken from waiter to chef in order to assure the customer
that everyone understands the seriousness of their particular food allergy.
Focus group testing on this card has been very positive.
SelectWisely now
offers cards in:
· 15 different languages. (French, Italian, Spanish, Greek,
German, Russian, Polish, two forms of Chinese, two forms of Portuguese,
Japanese, Thai, Swedish and English)
· Over 40 different foods. (Meat, fish,
shellfish, pork, poultry, etc., as well as common allergy-producing foods such
as nuts, peanuts, milk, shellfish, and eggs)
· Eight types of cards in the
following categories:
- Food allergies
- Vegetarian
- Lactose
Intolerance
- Gluten-free
About SelectWisely
Launched in 2004,
SelectWisely offers individuals a simple, customized tool to communicate their
food preferences while traveling in foreign-speaking countries or dining in
local restaurants. The SelectWisely web site allows customers with food
allergies, restrictions or sensitivities to create wallet-sized, laminated food
translation cards specific to their needs. For more about the company, complete
language and food offerings, ordering instructions and card examples, visit www.selectwisely.com.
Contact Information:
Pam
Ahlberg
SelectWisely
973-347-7477
http://www.selectwisely.com
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