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Verner Wheelock in-house or open courses

Classroom or Remote Learning: Pros and Cons to Consider

In the good old days before Covid-19, we at Verner Wheelock offered just two types of course. ‘Open’ or ‘In-house.’ Open courses Open courses are so-called because they are open to anyone. Delegates from several different companies all attend the same course. So, you might have a Technical Manager from one company on the same […]

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VWA Sedex Virtual Audit (SVA)

Being Audited? – 5 useful tips to a smoother audit

It’s probably a fair assumption to state that nobody really enjoys being audited. An audit is a disruption to the working day. Managers and supervisors are concerned that there might be non-conformances, and employees are nervous about being asked difficult questions. There are 3 types of audit – internal audits, supplier audits, and 3rd party audits

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Food allergen labelling

Allergen Awareness – what food manufacturers need to know

This week (24-30 April) is Allergy Awareness Week. This year’s campaign focuses on food allergies, especially amongst children. Around 8% of children in the UK have a food allergy. Interestingly, babies who are born with eczema or who develop it as babies are more likely to suffer from food allergies as children. What are the

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Training excellence from Verner Wheelock

How to achieve excellence in food industry training

What is excellence? Excellence is defined as ‘the quality of being outstanding or extremely good’. It’s a quality that Verner Wheelock has strived to achieve and maintain during its 30-plus years of operation. It appears in our strapline: Verner Wheelock – Excellence in Food Industry Training and is outlined in our Mission Statement. What is

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