CEd has begun working with Northampton College on its Level 3 Applied Science and Level 4 Forensic and Criminal Investigation Courses. The latter requires many of the skills needed by food scientists and microbiologists. With crime-fighting CSI-style posts limited, there are many alternative opportunities for forensic minds in chilled food production. CEd will talk to students about careers in the food sector –something not normally considered by those on forensic science courses. It’s a timely intervention as the students will be making their decisions on universities, apprenticeships and employment over the next six months. Meanwhile, talks continue with Blisworth Community […]

More and more people have been using CFA’s Shopify website to easily access the ever-expanding portfolio of CFA and CEd resources. While its name is ‘Shopify’, it could more accurately be called an information library – filled with everything from technical guidance documents for the chilled food industry to practical resources for schools, around three quarters of which are free to download. The popularity of the site is increasing every week, with orders and downloads coming in from countries in almost every continent. CFA’s Charlotte Patrick explains more: “We launched our Shopify site to help people enjoy quicker access to […]

Chilled Education was invited by the BNF (British Nutrition Foundation) to produce a video to be used in its Teaching Primary Food and Nutrition professional development programme. With the help of her young scientist daughters, CFA’s Charlotte Patrickcreated an information-packed 20 minutes, covering everything from simple experiments to careers in chilled food. The programme aims to build confidence and competence in teaching food and nutrition, and BNF’s Education Services Manager Frances Meek said: “We were delighted that Charlotte could record a video for primary educators as part of our Teaching Primary Food and Nutrition CPD programme. The video showcases inspiring […]