Description
Examine findings and behaviours as to understand trends, features, or qualitative wishes of customers. Use that information for product development, for product improvement, and for packaging requirements.
Alternative labels
watch a food product trend
look at food product trends
monitor food product trends
observe food product trends
view food product trends
watch food product trend
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Watch food product trends is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Food technologist: Food technologists develop processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles and technology. They design and plan layouts or equipment, oversee staff, engage in controlling, and improve food technologies in food production processes.
Food and beverage packaging technologist: Food and beverage packaging technologists assess appropiate packaging for various food products. They manage matters in relation to packaging while ensuring customer specifications and company targets. They develop packaging projects as required.
Optional skill
Watch food product trends is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Industrial cook: Industrial cooks create new food designs and recipes. They prepare, measure and mix ingredients to prepare foodstuff products. They control and regulate temperatures, monitor cooking process, assign specific baking tasks, and direct workers in task performance.
References
- Watch food product trends – ESCO