Why are internal audits so important in food processing?

The very mention of the word ‘audit’ is often enough to make employee hearts sink into their boots. It conjures up images of paperwork, inspections and questioning. In fact many might view it as a nuisance which gets in the way of everyday production. All food industry suppliers working with food retailers have to undergo […]

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Is Masterchef setting a bad example of food hygiene?

Masterchef – it’s one of the most popular shows on television, where talented amateurs compete to serve up restaurant-standard food. No doubt several thousands of people will be watching this week’s final to see whether Larkin, Natalie or Dale earn the coveted title. Lately though, it seems the programme has given some viewers a bitter

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Monthly Update from VWA: April 2013

Welcome to our April update – keeping you informed of all the latest news from Verner Wheelock Associates. April Training Courses We were extremely busy during April running open courses at our training centre in Yorkshire, and also in-house at customer premises. Open courses in Skipton from our Training Calendar included Level 2 HACCP and Level 3 HACCP training

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What is the biggest source of food poisoning in the UK? Campylobacter

Meat contamination has dominated the headlines in recent months. First there was the horsemeat scandal and more recently the recall of Asda Smart Price Corned Beef due to detection of very small levels of the veterinary medicine phenylbutazone, or ‘bute.’ These particular cases have been high profile, reaching the national news, but the reality is

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Case Study: Odling Bros. Ltd Family Butchers #GreatBritishBeefWeek

Just in time for Great British Beef Week, here’s our latest case study on Odling’s Family Butchers. Background Odling Bros. of Lincolnshire is an award-winning business which is synonymous with quality products and great service. Established in the 1920s as a small butcher’s shop selling quality locally-sourced meat and poultry, it is still run by

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