An Apprentice Food Technologist Story: Olivia Weston
Meet Olivia Weston, a recent apprentice who studied and successfully completed her FDQ Level 3 Food Technologist apprenticeship and...
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News and Events
Welcome to our news and events page. Here’s where you can keep up to date with all the latest industry news. It’s also where you can find out about any up-coming events, such as training workshops and webinars.
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charleytaylor6
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Bridgwater and Taunton College and Nestle apprentice makes history with FDQ
FDQ recently caught up with apprentice Tim Salkeld to learn more about his story into the industry, his experience of his apprenticeship...
charleytaylor6
- Mar 3, 2023
- 3 min
An Apprentice Butcher Story: Daniele Massidda
Meet Daniele Massidda (known as Dani), now a passionate butcher with expert talents and a drive to succeed, he recently completed his...
charleytaylor6
- Feb 27, 2023
- 2 min
The Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prize-giving and lunch
FDQ share light on a great day at the Butchers Hall for the IOM Awards 2023.
charleytaylor6
- Feb 10, 2023
- 3 min
Annie Jones, inspiring Level 2 Butcher apprentice tells her story
As part of National Apprenticeship week 2023, FDQ are proud to feature this story as it perfectly tells the purpose of an apprenticeship...
charleytaylor6
- Jan 13, 2023
- 2 min
Why hire an apprentice?
What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences. An apprenticeship...
charleytaylor6
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
Jordan Bradley – A baking hero of inspiration and courage
Meet Jordan Bradley, from having no background in the bakery industry to now baking cakes as a hobby, he achieved everything and more in...
charleytaylor6
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
Why are FDQ staff on their own apprenticeships?
FDQ not only deliver a wide range of apprenticeships and End Point Assessments, but we also focus on the support and development of our...
charleytaylor6
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
Gareth Morgan an expert in the baking industry
Meet Gareth Morgan, a baking expert with decades of experience. Recently retired from Neath College where he was a full time bakery...
charleytaylor6
- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Britain’s first female abattoir apprentice passes her EPA
Ionela Bacioiu (known as Dana) has become the UK’s first female abattoir apprentice to succeed in her FDQ Level 2 Abattoir Worker...
charleytaylor6
- Apr 27, 2022
- 3 min
Hannah Jepson - FDQ's Brewing Success Story
Hannah received a Distinction grade in her L4 Brewer End Point Assessment delivered by FDQ. Hannah’s route to a brewing apprenticeship...
charleytaylor6
- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
Sarah Porter - Winner of Best New Apprentice at Institute of Meat Annual Prize-giving
Meet Sarah Porter, described by her employers as an ideal candidate with a great knowledge of the food industry. Sarah is at the early...
charleytaylor6
- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min
Letitia Redfern - Winner of the Best Multiple Retailer Butchery Apprentice award
Letitia Redfern celebrated a successful day at the Institute of Meat (IOM) Awards by winning the Best Multiple Retailer Butchery...
charleytaylor6
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
Jonty Larkin - Winner of the Lord Graham Endeavor Award
Meet Jonty Larkin, winner of the Lord Graham Endeavor Award at the Institute of Meat Annual Prize-giving. This award is about overcoming...
kierastones
- Mar 4, 2022
- 3 min
Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prize-giving is back!
After COVID forced last years event to be cancelled, today the IoM and the WCB were finally able to celebrate and thank some outstanding...
kierastones
- Nov 26, 2021
- 2 min
Josh Huitson Stoneygate Farm
Josh Huitson, completed his Butchery apprenticeship on the 10th November 2021 and received a Pass with Excellence. This is the highest...
kierastones
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
First successful female Brewer Apprentice is FDQ’s 1000th End-point Assessment
Three cheers to Caitlin McErlean! Not only is she FDQ’s 1000th End-point Assessment (EPA) candidate but also the first female brewing...
kierastones
- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
Craig becomes FDQ’s first apprentice to achieve L2 AND Advanced Butcher Apprenticeship
Congratulations to Craig Henderson who has become the butchery sector’s first apprentice to pass his L2 AND L3 Advanced Butcher...
kierastones
- Apr 29, 2021
- 1 min
Cranswick apprentice becomes FDQ's youngest Process Butcher EPA success
Bradley Phelan has become FDQ's youngest ever process butchery apprentice to successfully complete their apprenticeship, at just 17 years...
kierastones
- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
First ever female apprentice recruited onto Abattoir Worker apprenticeship
Workforce Training and Development (WTD) have begun training the UK’s first female abattoir apprentice on the Level 2 Abattoir Worker...
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