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There have been some changes at Verner Wheelock HQ over the past few months. Mitch Morrison has left for pastures new and Amberley North and Rhyanna Pearson from the Training Support team went on maternity leave in November. Rhyanna gave birth to her first child, Lucy, whilst Amberley’s son, Quinn, is a baby brother for […]
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Food Safety & Hygiene NewsCampylobacter, E-coli and salmonella – everybody’s heard of them and knows that they’re the bacteria responsible for many food poisoning outbreaks. Staphylococcus aureus is not one that readily trips off the tongue and yet it’s actually classed as a superbug. If this unpleasant critter gets into your bloodstream you’ll be seriously ill and could even
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Food Safety & Hygiene News Food Safety TrainingThe chance of being seriously affected by Covid-19 increases with obesity or being overweight, according to experts. Studies have shown that 36% of adults in England are currently defined as overweight, whereas 28% were classified as obese. Body fat contains high levels of an enzyme called ACE2 to which the coronavirus can attach itself, giving
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Food Safety & Hygiene NewsOur amazing work colleague and friend, Sam Day, completed her 5-day Scottish Highlands Challenge last weekend. To say we are blown away by what she has achieved is an understatement! She has beaten breast cancer and raised £4200 for the CoppaFeel charity. A MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who has supported Sam by donating money
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Food Safety & Hygiene NewsAs a result of their campaigning, The UK Food Information Amendment 2019 (or Natasha’s Law, as it is commonly known) comes into force on 1st October 2021. This means that all food that is pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) will have to carry labelling stating the name of the product and a full ingredients list
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