More than 80 organisations submitted comments to the consultation on the EU’s proposed changed to Listeria monocytogenes regulations (microbiological criteria of foodstuffs Reg 2073/2005). These included the CFA-led Industry Listeria Group which submitted an extensive response which can be found on the CFA website https://bit.ly/4dqDPvU. The EU’s SCOPAFF confirmed by a vote of 25 to 2 Member States, the draft regulation amendments on 3 July (ahead of the deadline of 16 July the EC had previously given to the WTO to comment) and the legislation will go ahead, changing criterion 1.2b to apply throughout shelf life. With legislation being implemented […]

 ChilleEd’s relationship with the Food Teacher Centre (FTC) continues with its pledge of support for a new initiative aimed at raising awareness of the lack of food teachers. FTC is concerned that without enough qualified food teachers schools will be forced to call on unqualified teachers to cover lessons, and/or reduce the amount of time taught at KS3 and remove the options to take food exams at 16 years. All of which will potentially impact young people considering a career in the food industry. CEd’s own interviews with colleagues proves the value of food teachers. As Charlotte explains: “Time and […]

Chilled Education is not only about schools, the team are also happy to talk to any groups of young people who are thinking about their careers. CEd’s Charlotte Patrick was invited to talk about chilled food opportunities by Cadet Force in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The organisers were delighted with the event and sent some very positive feedback. Writing on behalf of HM Lord-Lieutenant, James Saunders Watson, said that CEd’s “presence and efforts made it a great success” thanking CEd for “the time, outstanding effort and commitment you have shown to our cadets.” Charlotte added: “This was one of the best […]