Woolworths Produce Training Course 2025

Dear Supplier,

Over the years, we have seen a keen interest in running a training course in line with the Current Produce and Staging DC audit requirements.

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Virtual Produce Workshop.

We will be giving insight into the background of Woolworths Core Produce requirements, the interpretation thereof and how to implement them within the food industry – this includes the application of the new Core Plus requirements for sites that cut veg for all Primary and Secondary Food Manufacturers that supply Woolworths.

This intensive 2-day course will cover all the requirements for Food Safety and Quality which is in line with local and global best practices.

This Core Produce and Staging DC course is aimed at all production and technical staff tasked with management and implementation of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems in core produce facilities.

What’s new in 2025?

  • Cutting-Edge Food Safety Developments in Whole Produce
    Explore the latest sanitization technologies (cold plasma, pulsed light, ozone) and tech-enabled traceability (IoT sensors, blockchain, predictive tools) that are shaping the future of produce safety.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Food Safety Risk Assessments
    Learn how AI tools (ChatGPT, DeepSeek) are being used to simplify standards, create training materials, and improve risk assessment accuracy.
  • Environmental Monitoring (New Module)
    Gain insights into effective monitoring of pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) using risk-based sampling strategies and trending analysis.
  • Hygienic Design of Packhouses
    A brand-new session covering packhouse-specific hygienic design, focusing on drainage, airflow, and contamination prevention.

Information to Note

As these Workshops will be run virtually, in order to participate, you will only need to have the following in place for the full duration of the course:

  • Good internet connectivity

  • A good functioning camera

  • Back-up access to the online platform should your laptop /PC fail or experience loadshedding on the day.

COST: R5 200

Excl. VAT per delegate

Please note, there are limited spaces available – we might cap the training course audience at 30 delegates to ensure effective interaction between trainers and delegate. We therefore encourage you to book your spot as soon as possible.

We hope to see you there!