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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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Renowned ‘Creating Savoury Flavours’ course now in 6th year!

Flavour is extremely important in the production of food: it makes a dull product palatable or it can enhance or replicate a the natural flavour of a product. Unless we scrutinise product labels we may not even realise that flavourings are present in some of the food we eat. But remove the additives and flavourings

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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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