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Closing the Skills Gap: Why Passing on Knowledge Matters More Than Ever

Most food manufacturers are talking about recruitment. Finding good people isn’t easy. Vacancies take longer to fill, experienced candidates are harder to find, and everyone is competing for the same talent. But there’s another challenge that’s often overlooked. What happens when years of experience walk out of the door? The food industry has always relied […]

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Allergen Checklist for food manufacturers

A practical, easy-to-use checklist to help you review your allergen controls and identify potential gaps. Managing food allergens effectively requires consistent control across ingredients, production, labelling, and communication. But in busy manufacturing environments, small gaps can easily occur — and these are often where risks begin. This free checklist has been designed to help food

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It’s National Allergy Awareness Week, so let’s talk food allergens!

Mention the word ‘allergy’ and many people automatically think of hay fever, pet hair or dust mites: of sufferers stocking up on nasal sprays, antihistamine tablets or cleaning furiously. Talk about food allergies and the obvious ones that the general public will recognise are peanuts, milk and gluten/wheat. An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s

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Supporting Apprentices in Food Industry

National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the vital role apprentices play in building a skilled, confident workforce across the food industry. At VWA, while we don’t offer apprenticeships directly, we work closely with businesses to support training and development for teams at every stage — including apprentices and early-career learners. Apprentices bring

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Celebrating Our 2025 VWA Excellence Award Winners

At VWA, we love recognising the incredible dedication, skill, and achievements of those who strive for excellence in food safety, auditing, and professional development. Our VWA Excellence Awards 2025 celebrate outstanding individuals and companies who have gone above and beyond in their learning, performance, and commitment to best practice.

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