http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/ News feed from National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing en-gb gillian@myknowledgemap.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:41:27 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=205 Two senior appointments have been made at Improve, the food and drink sector skills council and The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing.Amy Crooks joins the team at the organisation's York headquarters as senior brand... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=205 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=203 Mica MacInnes has been appointed to the new skills consultants' team at the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing. Mica, who joined the National Skills Academy in July, will take on responsibility for the meat and... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=203 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=204 A special new suite of skills courses designed to boost innovation and growth in the food and drink industry is set to go live in September - but it's not too late for companies to get involved.The National Skills Academy for Food and... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=204 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=202 A new dairy training centre billed as the most state-of-the-art facility of its kind in Europe was officially opened on Thursday (June 10).The Eden International Dairy Academy at Reaseheath College in Cheshire has been developed as part of a... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=202 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=201 Women wanting a career with prospects and opportunities to rise through the ranks should consider the food and drink industry.As the industry is dominated by men - the male share of the workforce is expected to rise from 67 per cent to 74 per cent... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=201 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=200 Owners and managers of small to medium-sized food and drink companies are being urged to get ready for the introduction of new laws which give employees more rights to training.From next April, all employees will have the right to request &lsquo... Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=200 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=199 The conference will provide the latest thinking, tools and technologies available for reducing energy use throughout the cold chain from primary production to retailing.This conference organised in conjunction with the Food and Drink Federation... Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=199 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=196 Food manufacturing companies are being invited to join a top-level working group tasked with setting out a strategy for boosting engineering skills in the industry.The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing, part of food and... Wed, 12 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=196 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=197 Up-and-coming bakers are being invited to rise to the challenge and put their names forward to be crowned the best trainee baker in Britain.The Trainee Baker of the Year award, sponsored by food and drink sector skills council Improve and the... Wed, 12 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=197 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=198 Liz Pattison has been appointed head of skills solutions for Improve and the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing.The new position has been created following a major restructure which has seen the food and drink sector skills... Wed, 12 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=198 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=195 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing is looking to recruit a new Network Development Manager. Reporting to the Head of Skills Solutions the Network Development Manager's role will be to ensure that the NSA training... Tue, 11 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=195 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=194 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing and Improve Ltd are sponsoring the 'Trainee Baker of the Year' award at this years Baking Industry Awards.For the last 22 years, the Baking Industry Awards have recognised achievement... Tue, 11 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=194 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=193 The University of Chester and Danisco, a world leader in food ingredients and bio-based solutions, invites you to a new, innovative course in Food Rheology on 1st and 2nd November 2010.This industry-led course, aimed at those working with food... Mon, 10 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=193 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=191 A pioneering initiative to transform the way training is delivered in the dairy industry is already being hailed as an 'overwhelming success' by employers.Project Eden launched last September with the introduction of an innovative new... Fri, 07 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=191 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=188 A Suffolk college has strengthened its reputation for excellence after being approved as a member of a national training network for the food and drink industry.Otley College, in Ipswich, has joined the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink... Tue, 04 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=188 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=189 Harper Adams University College has strengthened its reputation for excellence after being approved as a member of a national training network for the food and drink industry.The University College, based in Newport, Shropshire, has joined the... Tue, 04 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=189 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=190 Three new training providers have joined the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing.Harper Adams University College, Otley College and Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) have been approved as National Skills Academy network... Tue, 04 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=190 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=187 A training organisation in the West Midlands has strengthened its reputation for excellence after being approved as a member of a national training network for the food and drink industry.Midland Group Training Services (MGTS), based in Coventry,... Tue, 04 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=187 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=186 There is an opportunity for significant funding for training.Improve and the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing are bidding for a potential share of a £50 million government fund for Level 3 and Level 4 training in... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=186 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=185 Employers in the food and drink industry will be handed better access to advice and support on skills following a major restructuring of sector skills council Improve and the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing. Improve&rsquo... Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=185 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=184 Minister for Business, Ian Lucas, tonight presented the UK's first-ever "Cluster Marks"- a new award recognising the best of Britain's manufacturing clusters and their valuable contribution to the country's economic... Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=184 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=183 Women working in the food and drink industry are being offered access to subsidised training in a bid to give them better access to higher paid, higher skilled careers.Improve, the food and drink sector skills council, and the National Skills... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=183 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=179 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing marked their biggest ever presence at a leading industry event by hosting a series of talks on training and skills development.The dedicated Academy team attended all four days of Food... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=179 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=180 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing marked their biggest ever presence at a leading industry event by hosting a series of talks on training and skills development.The dedicated Academy team attended all four days of Food... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=180 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=181 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing marked their biggest ever presence at a leading industry event by hosting a series of talks on training and skills development.The dedicated Academy team attended all four days of Food... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=181 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=182 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing marked their biggest ever presence at a leading industry event by hosting a series of talks on training and skills development.The dedicated Academy team attended all four days of Food... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=182 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=178 Former sous chef James Smith recognised an opportunity in butchery that would have eluded many of his age. At just 21 years of age, James has a confidence and a worldliness that belies his years and has already proved he is a cut above as he... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=178 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=174 A Northampton company has strengthened its reputation for excellence after being approved as a member of a national training network for the food and drink industry.Festo has joined the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing.... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=174 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=175 Suffolk company Food Dialog has strengthened its reputation for excellence after being approved as a member of a national training network for the food and drink industry.The training company, based near Sudbury, has joined the National Skills... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=175 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=176 The Manchester-based Manufacturing Institute and Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) have strengthened their reputations for excellence after being approved as members of a national training network for the food and drink industry.The two... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=176 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=177 An Oxfordshire company has strengthened its reputation for excellence after being approved as a member of a national training network for the food and drink industry.NSF-CMi has joined the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing.... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=177 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=173 Outstanding apprentices and their employers are being urged to enter the Apprenticeship Awards, as the deadline for nominations is fast approaching. The Awards, run by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) and sponsored by City & Guilds,... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=173 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=172 Last week was National Apprenticeship Week 2010, a jam-packed week of activities that celebrated the role played by apprentices across the country.Hundreds of events took place throughout the week including MPs and business leaders going &lsquo... Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=172 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=171 Delegates from the food and drink industry will get the chance to find out about the latest developments in training at this year's Food and Drink World 2010 as exhibitions put a strong emphasis on skills development.The National Skills... Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=171 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=170 The pilot of a groundbreaking course developed by the bakery industry has been hailed as a success following positive feedback from the seven companies taking part.The Professional Bakery training course was trialled in the north-west between... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=170 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=169 The conference will provide delegates, with the latest thinking and impacts on the bottom line of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within leading businesses, and will provide benefit to organisations of all size, scale, discipline and sector... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=169 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=168 An interactive online learning zone is being developed to help employers and training providers serving the food and drink industry get to grips with new work-based qualifications.The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing is... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=168 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=167 An Environmental Practioners' Meeting will take place on 12th January 2010, at The West Midlands Regional Food Academy, Harper Adams University College, Shropshire.For more information, please download this PDF >... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=167 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=166 Bringing together training, HR, maintenance and engineering professionals from the key food and drink organisations has led to a determined commitment to work together to find a united way of progressing skills and training to maximise plant... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=166 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=165 Small and medium sized food and drink businesses are being invited to boost the skills of their workforce through an innovative new leadership and management training programme.The Higher Level Skills Pathfinder project has been launched by the... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=165 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=164 Food and drink businesses could soon be developing their own nationally recognised qualifications to help boost workforce development.Improve, the York-based food and drink sector skills council, is overseeing the creation of two new families of... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=164 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=163 Seven new training providers have joined the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing.Barking College, Birmingham Metropolitan College, the Grimsby Institute for Further and Higher Education, West Nottinghamshire College, Chester... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=163 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=161 Some of the UK's top food and drink companies have set out on a cross-industry fact-finding mission in a bid to drive up productivity and efficiency in the workplace.Heinz, Warburtons, Northern Foods, United Biscuits, Findus, Thorntons, Kerry... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=161 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=162 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing has appointed a new business development manager.Clare Keegan, based in Stafford, has spent the majority of her career working with training providers, higher and further education... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=162 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=160 The head of the UK's food and drink sector skills council has pledged to help turn the industry into a model for growth and prosperity through economic recovery.Jack Matthews, chief executive of Improve, was speaking after the sector skills... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=160 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=159 A groundbreaking, pan-industry bakery training course has been launched with four bakeries in the North-west of England taking part in a pilot scheme.The Professional Bakery training course has been developed by the National Skills Academy for... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=159 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=158 ood and drink manufacturing are being invited to a conference this autumn which will look at tackling shortfalls in engineering, maintenance and equipment training within the industry.Co-hosted by MCP Consulting and Training, Reaseheath College,... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=158 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=157 Westminster Kingsway College has strengthened its reputation for excellence after being accredited as a member of a national network for food and drink training.The West End college, which counts celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Ainsley Harriott and... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=157 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=156 The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to spearhead a new regional training network to meet the needs of the food and drink manufacturing industry in Northern Ireland.Offering courses in the key areas of food... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=156 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=153 The Scottish Association of Master Bakers (SAMB) has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist learning within the food and drink manufacturing sector.SAMB, a bakery industry trade association, training and awarding body, has been... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=153 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=154 Coventry's University's Acua training company has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist learning within the food and drink manufacturing sector.Acua, which was established in 2008 and has worked with companies including... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=154 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=155 Barnsley College has been accredited as part of a UK-wide network of excellence for training provision in the food and drink industry.The college, which prides itself on supporting local businesses to develop and increase their productivity and... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=155 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=152 A HR manager for a leading crisp manufacturer is passing on his new found knowledge to fellow employees after winning the chance to develop his skills in the workplace.Andy Symonds, who works for Golden Wonder in Scunthorpe, won £1,000 to... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=152 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=151 Another four UK training providers have been recognised as specialist learning centres in food and drink manufacturing.Coventry University's training business Acua, the Scottish Association of Master Bakers (SAMB), Westminster Kingsway... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=151 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=150 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing has appointed a leading baker to its board of directors.David Williams, MD of Nottingham-based Butt Foods Ltd, has joined the nine-strong board, which includes representatives from... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=150 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=149 Research into skills needs in Yorkshire and Humberside's food and drink industry will form the foundation of a new strategy for driving innovation and growth in the region's largest manufacturing sector.Commissioned by the National... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=149 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=148 The Government has today created a new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills whose key role will be to build Britain's capabilities to compete in the global economy. The Department will be created by merging BERR and DIUS.This will... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=148 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=147 Europe's first centre for food robotics and automation, CenFRA Ltd, celebrated its first birthday by holding an automation open day at its state of the art premises in Doncaster on May 20 2009. The extremely well attended event offered a rare... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=147 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=146 heffield Hallam University has been selected to lead a training network charged with driving innovation in the food and drink industry.The university's Centre for Food Innovation has been accredited as champion of the National Skills Academy... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=146 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=143 Skills and Apprenticeships Minister Lord Young will be the guest speaker at a gathering of food and drink industry leaders in York later this month.The Labour Peer will address a select group of delegates at a Food and Drink Productivity Forum... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=143 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=144 Bishop Burton College is flying the flag for East Yorkshire after joining a network of excellence for food and drink training.The College, which is situated near Beverley, has been recognised as a national training specialist by the National... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=144 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=145 Corporate College, the dedicated business arm of Derby College, has strengthened its reputation as a first class training provider after joining a network of excellence for food and drink training.The Enterprise Park-based centre has been... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=145 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=141 Four new training providers have joined the National Skills Academy (NSA) for Food and Drink Manufacturing, taking the number of members in the network to 32.The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (Cafre) has become the first... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=141 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=142 Food and drink companies are being offered a free on-line check-up to help them get in shape to tackle the recession.The National Skills Academy (NSA) for Food and Drink Manufacturing has launched a free-to-use Lean Manufacturing Diagnostic Tool,... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=142 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=140 The National Skills Academy (NSA) for Food and Drink Manufacturing, and Improve Ltd, the Sector Skills Council for Food and Drink Manufacturing are supporting the Baking Industry Awards 2009, hosted by the British Baker. They aim to... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=140 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=139 New research is underway in the east Midlands to aid the development of tailored, fit-for-purpose training solutions for the region's food and drink manufacturers.The National Skills Academy (NSA) for Food and Drink Manufacturing, part of... Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=139 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=138 Reaseheath College, Cheshire has been appointed as the education provider for the dairy industry's new world class education initiative, Project Eden. Project Eden is a groundbreaking partnership between dairy processors and manufacturers,... Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=138 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=137 The Improve-led National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing is addressing changing industry needs with the addition of five more specialist training providers to its growing national network. Cambridge Professional Academy, CenFRA in... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=137 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=136 What would the country look like without the contribution of apprentices? Recognise the contribution of Apprenticeships today by entering the Apprenticeship Awards 2009!The search is on to find the nation's top Apprenticeship employers and... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=136 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=135 he National Skills Academy for Food & Drink Manufacturing is looking for high quality training organisations keen to join our growing Network of Excellence. Our network consists of a range of training organisations and employers, each with... Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=135 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=134 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing has appointed four leading industry figures to its board of directors.They are Tim Smith, chief executive of the Food Standards Agency, Professor Colin Dennis, director general of... Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=134 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=133 MCP Training are organising the AMIS Master Class at Diageo in Dublin, 21st to 22nd January. This is aimed at Managers looking for further opportunities to deliver operational improvements in thier own organisations.The event will... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=133 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=132 Leading training providers have pledged to work together to more effectively address employer training needs in order to boost skills levels within the meat and poultry sector. Poultec Training Limited in Norfolk, Hartpury College in... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=132 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=131 The Government has today reaffirmed its commitment to developing the nation's skills with the launch of an innovative new trial to develop Apprenticeship Expansion Programmes aimed at increasing current apprenticeship numbers to fill existing... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=131 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=130 More than 3,500 food and drink employees have benefited from training delivered through the National Skills Academy (NSA) for Food and Drink Manufacturing during its first 12 months of operations.The figure has comfortably exceeded the 3,355... Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=130 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=129 A West Midlands college has won accreditation as part of the food and drink industry's flagship network of excellence for training provision. University College Birmingham has joined 23 other providers from across the country as a... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=129 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=122 A Gwynedd-based training consultancy has become the first organisation in Wales to be accredited as part of a UK-wide network of excellence for training provision in the food and drink industry. Arfon Dwyfor Training Ltd, which is based in... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=122 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=123 A Gloucestershire college has been accredited as part of a UK-wide network of excellence for training provision in the food and drink industry.Hartpury College in Gloucester has joined 23 other training providers as a member of the National Skills... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=123 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=124 A West Midlands lean manufacturing specialist has won accreditation as part of the food and drink industry's flagship network of excellence for training provision.Industry Forum, a national training provider based at the Birmingham Business... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=124 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=125 A Liverpool college has been accredited as part of a UK-wide network of excellence for training provision in the food and drink industry.Liverpool Community College has joined 23 other training providers as a member of the National Skills Academy... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=125 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=126 Loughborough College has been accredited as part of a UK-wide network of excellence for training provision in the food and drink industry.The college has joined 23 other training providers as a member of the National Skills Academy (NSA) for Food... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=126 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=127 A Sheffield-based business improvement consultancy and Sheffield Hallam University have been accredited as members of a nationwide network of excellence for training in the food and drink manufacturing sector.CQM Training and Consultancy Ltd,... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=127 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=121 The first NSA Annual Network Conference took place on Friday 26th September at CCFRA in Chipping Campden.Picture above: NSA Network of Excellence Champions and Members.The event brought together the Network of Excellence, and enabled the NSA... Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=121 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=120 Reaseheath Dairy Unit sponsored the Dairy Event at Stoneleigh after a comprehensive study day led by Dairy UK, the National trade body for the industry. Speakers included; NFU, Milk Link, HBOS, Robert Wiseman, ARLA, Shadow DERFA minister and... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=120 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=119 A summit of leading UK dairy manufacturers is being held in London on Monday 1 September to launch a ground-breaking project for world-class skills in the sector. The European Dairy Project, also known as Project Eden, will bring together... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=119 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=117 The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink Manufacturing, along with other National Skills Academies will be exhibiting at this year's annual CIPD conference and exhibition.This will take place from 16th-18th September 2008 at the Harrogate... Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=117 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=116 Skills shortages in the north-east of England's £1.4 billion food and drink manufacturing sector will worsen unless the culture of training provision changes, according to a new report. Research carried out by The... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=116 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=115 Plans to launch a National Skills Academy to boost skills in Scotland's food and drink industry have received a ringing endorsement from the Scottish Government. Richard Lochhead MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment,... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=115 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=118 The College of North West London (CNWL) has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist learning for food manufacture.The college, based in Brent, has been accredited as part of the National Skills Academy (NSA) for Food and Drink... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=118 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=112 Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA) has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist learning for bakery and confectionery. The organisation, based in Chipping Campden, has been accredited as part of the... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=112 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=114 Tameside College has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist learning for bakery and confectionery. The college, based on Beaufort Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, has been accredited as part of the National Skills Academy (NSA) for Food and... Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=114 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=113 Duchy College has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist learning within the food and drink manufacturing sector. Duchy College - part of Cornwall College, which has sites in Camborne, St Austell, Saltash, Newquay, Callington and... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=113 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=111 Steps to develop a Bakery focussed Academy took a step closer on Tuesday 8th April as the industry met to endorse the concept at the NEC in Birmingham. The group of over 50 people, representing a range of different backgrounds... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=111 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=109 The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink Manufacturing is currently inviting accomplished Training Providers to apply to join their network of excellence.Expressions of interest are being called for from providers that specialise in bakery... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=109 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=108 Have your say about the opportunity to develop a National Skills Academy for the Bakery sector!On Tuesday 8th April, leading experts from the industry will be considering how this sector, worth £7.5bn per year, can continue to grow and... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=108 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=110 Over 120 bakery suppliers will be gathering at the Baking Industry Exhibition over four days from 6th - 9th April 2008 held at the NEC, Birmingham. There will be a whole host of new products and companies on display alongside these exciting... Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=110 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=107 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink are launching a call for Expressions of Interest from providers who want to either be part of establishing new networks of excellence or to join existing networks to provide greater geographical... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=107 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=106 The first director of The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing has been named by Improve, the food and drink sector skills council. Justine Fosh will be responsible for ensuring that the Skills Academy, which was... Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=106 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=102 Food and drink manufacturers are set to benefit from a pioneering new training initiative - the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing (NSA) which was launched on Thursday the 28th of June 2007. Chris... Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=102 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=101 The official launch of the Skills Pledge took place on the 14th of June at the Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square, London. The event was hosted by Skills Envoy, Sir Digby Jones who was joined by; The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown; the... Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=101 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=103 More than 100 women employees have claimed cut-price training as part of a drive to help boost the number of female managers in food and drink manufacturing.Improve, the food and drink sector skills council, is subsidising 90 per cent of the... Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=103 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=104 Alan Johnson, the Education Secretary, today insisted the Government was right to give employers three years to voluntarily improve the training they provide to their workers.His comments came as he took questions following a speech to the Skills... Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=104 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=100 A seventh major training organisation has joined the network of Academy Centres, to specialise in seafood processing. The Seafood Training Academy is a new partnership between Seafish and four leading seafood training centres -... Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=100 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=99 Two leading education and training organisations in Grimsby are at the forefront of a new national initiative to drive up skills in the UK workforce. Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education and training company Peter Rowley Ltd... Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=99 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=98 A specialist in lean manufacturing techniques has become the sixth organisation to join the network of Academy Centres within the new National Skills Academy for Food and Drink. Peter Rowley Ltd, based in Grimsby, has been working in the... Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=98 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=95 University of Lincoln Holbeach Campus has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist learning for skills in manufacturing chilled ready meals. It has been selected as one of the first accredited Academy Centres within the new... Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=95 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=97 JohnsonDiversey in Northampton has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist learning for hygiene skills in food manufacturing. It has been selected as one of the first accredited Academy Centres within the new National Skills... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=97 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=96 Poultec Training in Dereham has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist learning for meat and poultry food manufacturing skills. It has been selected as one of the first accredited Academy Centres within the new National Skills... Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=96 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=94 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing will open in June after receiving the go-ahead by the government today (Wednesday 31 January 2007). The culmination of more than two years of research, planning and development by... Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=94 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=11 The UK could soon be the world leader in food and drink manufacturing, following today's government announcement that up to £5 million funding will be given to develop a National Skills Academy for the sector, according to the sector... Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=11 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=91 A leading food manufacturer has urged fellow employers to back the proposed National Skills Academy for food and drink manufacturing, with their time, their resources, and their money.Speaking at the Federation of Bakers annual meeting, Brett... Fri, 19 May 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=91 http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=13 Two industry leaders have been appointed as 'champions' of the food and drink sector's new National Skills Academy, which is scheduled to open in September. Working on behalf of Improve, the sector skills... Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://www.foodanddrink.nsacademy.co.uk/default.asp?a=news&newsid=13