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Ask Sonia Limited | Food Safety Consulting & Training
Ask Sonia Limited | Food Safety Consulting & Training

Welcome!

I'm Sonia, the Founder and Director of Ask Sonia Limited. 

Here is a bit about me and how Ask Sonia Limited was born. 

Scroll down to meet our brilliant training team!

And if you need anything or have any questions, please contact us!

Ask Sonia Limited | Food Safety Consulting & Training

My Story

I have worked in Food & Drink, Cereal Crops and Fresh Produce, in the technical, safety and quality arena, for over 25 years. Originally from France, I moved to the UK about 20 years ago, where I took my first steps in Fresh Produce. I fell in love with the industry, which is where I specialise.

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I love languages. I speak French, English and Spanish, which has helped me tremendously throughout my career in my dealings with overseas businesses. I have founded and I run a local French conversation group called "French o'clock", where I help adults and families to practise their spoken French in a fun, relaxed and practical way.

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I am Mum to my wonderful 'Frenglish' son; spending time with him was my original inspiration to embark on this freelance adventure, so that my work and home lives are balanced and complement each other.

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I’m passionate, dedicated, self-motivated, dynamic, thorough and trustworthy. I have a very natural ability to bond with people; I love helping, and I love making a difference.

 

I had this idea that I could set up a very bespoke technical support service for Food and Fresh Produce businesses: if someone had a challenge, whatever it might be, wherever they might be located, they could ask me if I could help. If I could, I would. If I couldn't, I would try to find someone who could. And so “Ask Sonia Limited” was born.

My Qualifications

  • BRCGS Food Safety Lead Auditor

  • BRCGS ATP (Approved Training Partner & Approved Virtual Trainer)

  • 2024 Winner of the prestigious BRCGS ATP & Consultant of the Year Award

  • 2023 Finalist of the BRCGS ATP & Consultant of the Year Award

  • IFS Recognised Consultant

  • IFS Registered Trainer

  • Highfield Registered Trainer

  • Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)

  • IFST registered Food Safety Manager

  • Level 4 Advanced HACCP & Food Safety

  • MSc in Agronomy - specialisation Food & Agribusiness Sciences and Techniques, from the French National Institute of Agronomy at Paris-Grignon (INA-PG, now called AgroParisTech).

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Sonia Andre 2024 BRCGS ATP award winner
Sonia Andre BRCGS Approved Training Partner and Virtual Trainer
Sonia Andre IFS Approved Trainer
Sonia Andre Highfield Approved Trainer

Meet our Trainers

All our courses are delivered live, online, by a qualified and experienced tutor. Meet the dream team...!

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Ask Sonia Limited | Food Safety Consulting & Training

Sonia Andre

Founder & Director

Consultant & Trainer

2024 Winner of the BRCGS Approved Training Partner & Consultant of the Year Award

BRCGS Food Safety courses,
in French or English

BRCGS Product Safety Management courses
All CPD accredited courses

Ask Sonia Limited | Food Safety Consulting & Training

Oskar Zaborowski

Training Partner

2024 Finalist at the BRCGS Approved Training Partner & Consultant of the Year Award
BRCGS Food Safety courses
BRCGS Product Safety Management courses

BRCGS Packaging
All CPD accredited courses

Ask Sonia Limited | Food Safety Consulting & Training

Cathy Gladwin

Training Partner

2021 Winner of the BRCGS Approved Training Partner & Consultant of the Year Award
BRCGS Food Safety courses
BRCGS Product Safety Management courses
BRCGS Packaging, Storage & Distribution, Agents & Brokers
All CPD accredited courses

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Stephanie Stannard

Training Partner

Our Train The Trainer guru
Stephanie has taught children and adults for many years. Her thorough knowledge and experience of how to prepare and present training sessions are second to none.

Train The Trainer

Level 2 HACCP & Food Safety

Level 3 Audit & Inspection

Ask Sonia Limited | Food Safety Consulting & Training

Chisala Ng’andwe

Training Partner

Our Food Science Expert
BRCGS Food Safety courses
BRCGS Product Safety Management courses
BRCGS Storage & Distribution, BRCGS Agents & Brokers, BRCGS Gluten-Free 
All CPD accredited courses

Ask Sonia Limited | Food Safety Consulting & Training
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