Established in 1990, Verner Wheelock is a leading provider of high quality, food industry training. Whether you need training for yourself or your staff we can offer a range of courses, from basic level to advanced, to help you meet the requirements of BRCGS and your customers.
Verner Wheelock is an approved training centre for RSPH, FDQ and Highfield qualifications. We also carry out SMETA Ethical Audits which are uploaded onto the Sedex platform, and we are a member firm of APSCA. In addition, we are proud to have a Quality Management System certified to ISO 9001 and we are members of the Compliance Network of the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink.
A timeline of important events
1990
Food Safety Act becomes law. Verner Wheelock Associates (VWA) established in Bradford by Dr Verner Wheelock
1996
The first of many RIPH (now RSPH) awards in Food Safety won by a VWA delegate
1997
VWA moves to the Broughton Hall Estate
1998
First BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety published
2000
VWA trains hundreds of butchers over 2 years, on the introduction of UK Butchers’ Licensing
2003
VWA move to larger premises at Stable Courtyard, Broughton Hall Estate
2005
Alison Wheelock joins the family business
2007
Verner’s book ‘Healthy Eating in Schools’ published
2008
Savoury Flavours course launched
2012
Alison becomes Managing Director
2013
VWA’s auditing courses endorsed by FDQ
2014
New Verner Wheelock branding and logo launched at Foodex
2015
VWA celebrates 25 years in business.
Verner Wheelock Excellence Awards launched
2018
Verner Wheelock acquires KSSA (Keith Stamp Social Auditing)
ISO 9001 certification achieved
2020
Celebrating our 30th year in business
2022
Verner Wheelock move to modern and more accessible premises in the centre of Skiption, North Yorkshire
2025
Celebrating our 35th year in business
2025
Alison Wheelock becomes the sole owner and director of Verner Wheelock Associates Ltd and sets up the holding company Verner Wheelock Associates Holdings Ltd.