The 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 NewsFormulating an effective HACCP plan can be time consuming, but it is ultimately worth the effort for the peace of mind that you are producing products that are free of contaminants and safe to eat. At Verner Wheelock we offer a number of HACCP training courses at varying levels to guide you through the various
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Food Safety & Hygiene News HACCP trainingOur 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 NewsMany people will remember the unfortunate story of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse; the teenager who died following an allergic reaction to a sandwich containing sesame. The sandwich was pre-packed but did not contain an ingredients label or allergy messaging. This type of labelling was not mandatory at the time but, following her death, her parents strived to
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Food Safety & Hygiene News Food Safety Training Specialist CoursesIt’s probably the best-kept secret at Verner Wheelock – but only because she wanted it that way…. Whilst we were all feeling sorry for ourselves because we couldn’t go out for a drink or see our friends and family during lockdown, a much-loved member of our team had far more serious things to worry about.
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