Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Trainer identifies sources of gaining product knowledge: ‘external’ Product suppliers by asking direct questions to the sales office or sales – representatives, or by asking them to send you product information sheets The media it must become standard practice for you to read, watch or listen to – anything that relates to food and beverages: this should include reading, watching and listening to the general media as well as obtaining and reading trade magazines and journals Books see what your local library has, check out the newsagents, visit the local – library Internet loads of information is available through targeted searches: see below – for some examples shows, exhibitions and F&B festivals keep an eye on the media and – invitations sent to your employer. Make the time to go many shows/exhibitions are – free to industry personnel and they are a great way to establish industry networks and keep abreast of what is happening in the industry Food and cooking demonstrations you can always learn something from these – events even where they are conducted by a company with a vested interested in promoting their range of products Promotional activities many suppliers run promotional events to advertise – products and you should attend these whenever possible. Trade magazines, local media and invitations sent direct to your workplace are the best sources of when and where these are conducted. Class Activity Internet Research – Trainer arranges for class to have internet access and suggests trainees visit the following sites to view the sites, take notes and gain product knowledge: . Slide Slide No Trainer Notes
Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Trainer identifies ‘external’ sources of gaining product knowledge: Product suppliers – by asking direct questions to the sales office or sales representatives, or by asking them to send you product information sheets The media – it must become standard practice for you to read, watch or listen to anything that relates to food and beverages: this should include reading, watching and listening to the general media as well as obtaining and reading trade magazines and journals Books – see what your local library has, check out the newsagents, visit the local library Internet – loads of information is available through targeted searches: see below for some examples shows, exhibitions and F&B festivals – keep an eye on the media and invitations sent to your employer. Make the time to go – many shows/exhibitions are free to industry personnel and they are a great way to establish industry networks and keep abreast of what is happening in the industry Food and cooking demonstrations – you can always learn something from these events even where they are conducted by a company with a vested interested in promoting their range of products Promotional activities – many suppliers run promotional events to advertise products and you should attend these whenever possible. Trade magazines, local media and invitations sent direct to your workplace are the best sources of when and where these are conducted. Class Activity – Internet Research Trainer arranges for class to have internet access and suggests trainees visit the following sites to view the sites, take notes and gain product knowledge: . Slide Slide No Trainer Notes
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