In today’s digital world, it’s easy to understand why pre-recorded online training is an attractive option. It’s convenient, cost-effective, and can fit in with shift patterns and busy production schedules. Certainly, online training has its place – as a basic introduction to food safety, for example, or for a specific short topic such as Natasha’s […]
Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene isn’t just about regulatory compliance and ensuring you’re producing food that is safe for consumption—it’s essential for protecting your business. Whilst initial training ensures staff understand principles and processes relevant to their roles and the importance of their effective application, refresher training plays a critical role
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In an office environment, poor personal hygiene often conjures up images of somebody with bad breath or body odour. It’s unpleasant for co-workers rather than life-threatening to anybody. In a food manufacturing or catering environment, on the other hand, good personal hygiene is an absolutely vital ingredient in the quest to produce safe food. Proper
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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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