Halloween has really taken off in recent years. What was once an evening of making homemade masks, bobbing for apples and carving pumpkins has now become a major event. These days, in the run-up to Halloween, retailers, cafés and bakeries now offer various novelty sweets and other foods. Halloween parties are also increasingly popular, and […]
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Food Safety & Hygiene NewsWorld Food Day occurs on 16th October every year. It is an initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. The main impetus of World Food Day 2025 is to move towards a more peaceful, sustainable, prosperous and food-secure future. In these days where
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On Friday we were joined by customers, suppliers, and trainers in celebrating Verner Wheelock’s 35th anniversary. Verner Wheelock Associates Ltd was incorporated on 5th September 1990 – the same year that the Food Safety Act was introduced. So much has changed since then. Nowadays we think nothing of dashing off an email or visiting a
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Food Safety & Hygiene NewsIn today’s digital world, it’s easy to understand why pre-recorded online training is an attractive option. It’s convenient, cost-effective, and can fit in with shift patterns and busy production schedules. Certainly, online training has its place – as a basic introduction to food safety, for example, or for a specific short topic such as Natasha’s
Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene isn’t just about regulatory compliance and ensuring you’re producing food that is safe for consumption—it’s essential for protecting your business. Whilst initial training ensures staff understand principles and processes relevant to their roles and the importance of their effective application, refresher training plays a critical role
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