It’s probably a fair assumption to state that nobody really enjoys being audited. An audit is a disruption to the working day. Managers and supervisors are concerned that there might be non-conformances, and employees are nervous about being asked difficult questions. There are 3 types of audit – internal audits, supplier audits, and 3rd party audits […]
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It’s not long now until the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla and many people are planning to celebrate with family, friends and neighbours. Perhaps you’ll be quaffing coronation cocktails or tucking into the official coronation quiche of spinach, broad beans and tarragon. Maybe you’ll be having a street party with buffet
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This week (24-30 April) is Allergy Awareness Week. This year’s campaign focuses on food allergies, especially amongst children. Around 8% of children in the UK have a food allergy. Interestingly, babies who are born with eczema or who develop it as babies are more likely to suffer from food allergies as children. What are the
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What is excellence? Excellence is defined as ‘the quality of being outstanding or extremely good’. It’s a quality that Verner Wheelock has strived to achieve and maintain during its 30-plus years of operation. It appears in our strapline: Verner Wheelock – Excellence in Food Industry Training and is outlined in our Mission Statement. What is
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Now that the fuss and hype of the Brit Awards and the Grammy’s are over, we can get on with announcing something much closer to our hearts. We’re talking, of course, about the Verner Wheelock Excellence Awards! There are six award categories. These are Student of the Year in HACCP, Auditing or Food Safety; Individual
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