Alison Wheelock, Managing Director of leading food industry training company Verner Wheelock Associates Ltd (VWA), has completed the acquisition of the company from its founders. The transaction was completed on 3rd April 2025 with Ms Wheelock buying out her parents’ shares in the family business. Claire Lennon, VWA’s former Business Development Executive, has been appointed […]
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A local chef was given the opportunity to participate in a specialist training course this week. Matthew King-Mason from popular local restaurant 22 The Square in Crosshills was given a complimentary place on Introduction to Flavours by Skipton-based food industry training company Verner Wheelock. The annual course is led by internationally-renowned flavour chemist Professor David
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Within the food industry the name Verner Wheelock is synonymous with training excellence. Household names McVitie’s, Müller, Warburtons, Princes, Heinz, McCains and Bradford-based supermarket giant Morrisons are among its many clients. Founded in 1990 by Dr Verner Wheelock, a former Head of the Food Policy Research Unit at the University of Bradford, the company is
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Food Safety & Hygiene NewsIf you have an ethical audit this year, you should be aware that Sedex has now introduced its SMETA 7.0 methodology. Whilst many aspects of the audit are the same as your previous audit, there are some major changes to be aware of. That’s why we’re encouraging all our ethical audit customers to ensure they
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Many of us spend a large proportion of our lives at work, so it’s not surprising that how we feel about it impacts our overall wellbeing. The International Week of Happiness at Work (which starts today) shines a light on this very topic and encourages companies to put employee wellbeing high on the agenda. At
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