Food & Drink Skills Ambassadors Network
Fascinating facts about Food & Drink
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World wide, consumers spend more than $7 billion a year on chocolate.
Annual per capita consumption of chocolate is 12 pounds per person.
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The most expensive coffee in the world comes from civet poop selling for
between $120 and $600 USD per pound (Listverse.com)
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There are 100 to 150 milligrams of caffeine in an eight-ounce cup of brewed
coffee, 10 milligrams in a six-ounce cup of cocoa, 5 to 10 milligrams in one
ounce of bittersweet chocolate and 5 milligrams in one ounce of milk
chocolate.
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Though the stomach cannot distinguish between beef and hedgehog
protein, the palate does.
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You taste with your nose
Reference Listverse.com
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Fascinating facts about Food & Drink
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Fried grasshoppers are popular in Africa, and chocolate dipped ants in
Japan.
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The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of soup dates
back to 6000 BC, and it was hippopotamus soup!
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The largest food item on a menu is roast camel.
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Snails (escargots) are always linked to France but are thought to came
from Italy originally. They were the favourite food of wealthy Romans who
liked them so much that specially designed farms were set up for
breeding.
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When Caesar invaded Gaul, his legionnaires munched on escargots,
introducing this gastropod to the French, where it became a culinary
sensation.
Reference Listverse.com
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Fascinating facts about Food & Drink
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Fascinating facts about Scotland’s Food & Drink
• Butter Tea – made from yak butter, salt and tea
• The Mayans added chillies to make their hot chocolate
HOT!
• When an egg floats in water it should not be eaten
• Very cold food can hurt your head
• Tomato ketchup was originally a fish sauce
Reference Listverse.com
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Fascinating facts about Food
• Irn-Bru holds the Guinness Book of Records for the
largest Can Can http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V90A5qRJ4A
• How many Jaffa cakes are eaten every year?
• If you stacked all the Mini Cheddars produced in one day
how high would they be?
• What is the world record time to eat '3' cream crackers?
• How many new foodstuff are launched every year?
• What is the biggest manufacturing sector in the UK?
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Fascinating facts about Food & Drink
• In a USA city more than 100 employees at a postal
hub were treated at the scene after a forklift
punctured a barrel of concentrated chili pepper
extract.
• Authorities identified the substance as liquid
capsaicin, a chili pepper component
From General Chemistry Online! Fire and Spice
by Fred Senese
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Fascinating facts about Food & Drink
• Humans are the only species that specifically seek out
chilli for its burning sensation, what most likely evolved
as a plant's defence mechanism against herbivores and
fungi.
• Capsaicin is insoluble in cold water, but soluble in
alcohol and vegetable oils thus drinking water after
munching a hot pepper won't stop the burning.
Reference Institute of Food Science & Technology
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The Food & Drink Industry
• A major player in the Scottish Economy
• Scotch whisky, Scotch beef, Scottish salmon, cheese
and oat products are globally recognised brands
• Many Scottish brands are household names within the
UK
• A large number of prominent International brands also
operate within Scotland
• Some of the world’s finest minds in agricultural research,
food science and the life sciences are working in the
industry in Scotland today
• It is a global marketplace with many exciting career
opportunities
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The Food & Drink of Scotland
• Scotland is home to some of the most iconic brands of
food we eat on a daily basis. Who can tell me some of
the products we produce:
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The Food & Drink of Scotland
• Scotland is home to some of the most iconic brands of food we
eat on a daily basis. Who can tell me some of the products we
produce:
– Salmon
– Oat cakes
– Tunnock’s Tea Cakes and Caramel Wafers
– McVities’ Biscuits
– Border Biscuits
– Scottish Lamb and Beef
– Cheese
– Milk
– Coffee - Matthew Algie
– Irn Bru
– Seafood – Young’s
– Spices and herbs
– Flour
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Selection of Food & Drink Companies
Agrico UK
Associated British Foods
Britic
Dean’s
Innovate Foods
Macsween
Matthew Algie
Nairn’s
Scotbeef
Stag Bakeries
Tunnocks
Albert Bartlett
Border Biscuits
Coca-Cola
Devro
Loch Fyne Oysters
Macphie
Muller Wiseman
Rachels Organic
Scotherbs
Taste of Arran
Young’s
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The Scottish Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry
Almost 1,200 businesses
£10.4bn turnover
2/3rds UK Farm Production
Exporting £5.4bn in 2011
Largest manufacturing sector
Target to grow to £7bn by 2017
21% of total industry
turnover in Scotland
Annual R&D spend £10m
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growing
through
the downturn
Nearly 50,000 employees
Real Job Opportunities
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170,300 jobs will need to be filled in UK Food and Drink Manufacturing
and Processing between 2010 and 2020*
In Scotland alone 16,000 new recruits were forecast required between
2007 and 2017, 45% of which are managerial roles
It offers greater job security than other sectors
Jobs pay more on average than other sectors**
There are skills shortages in technical disciplines such as food science
and technology and engineering resulting in very good employment
prospects for young people
It is a progressive and innovative industry constantly responding to the
changing needs of consumers and regulatory requirements
An FDF survey indicated that the average tenure for employees was
just under 9 years with average earnings 5% higher than the national
average (Survey conducted for IfM Value of Food & Drink
Manufacturing to the UK).
*Working Futures 4 Datasets (WIER and Cambridge Economics, published by UKCES 2011
** Skills Development Scotland and Improve
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Food & Drink Skills Ambassadors Network
Careers Information
My Job Title
Ambassadors can insert their job title here
What do you think I do on a daily basis?
What skills does someone need to do this job?
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Examples of types of industry jobs
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Food Scientist
Food Technologist
Microbiologist
Biochemist
Engineer
Farm Manager
New Product Developer
Team Leader and Team Manager
Distribution & Logistics Manager
Sales & Marketing
Finance
IT
Human Resources
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Food Company example
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Commercial Roles
An Account Executive for a food company can start with
only 3 years experience in industry, working as part of a
team responsible for a large client such as a supermarket
• Entry level - Account Executive
• Account Manager £35 - £40,000
• National Account Manager £40 - £50,000
• Senior Account Manager £50 - £60,000
• Account Director £60 - £ 70,000
• Commercial Director > £80,000
Reference – Food & Drink Recruitment company
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Commercial Roles
Skills Required for commercial roles in general
• Strong communication skills including the written word
• Good organisational skills
• Numerical skills
• Patience
• Effective negotiating skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Analytical skills
• Ability to travel required for some roles
• Confidence
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Food Scientist
Food Science is the application of basic science and
engineering to study the physical, chemical and biochemical
nature of foods and the principles of food processing.
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Skills required
Food Scientist
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normal colour vision
numerical skills
Organisational skills
teamwork
good sense of smell
good sense of taste
able to motivate staff
methodical
logical
responsible
Salary range - £20,000 to > £55,000
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Microbiologist
Microbiologists use various types
of microscopes and other
equipment to study the biology
and chemistry of organisms (or
microbes) too small to be seen
with the naked eye, such as
bacteria, viruses and parasites.
Some microbes can cause
infections but many are of benefit
to humans and are crucial for the
manufacture of food & drink.
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Skills required
Microbiologist
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attention to detail
methodical
practical
accuracy
handling complex information
health and safety awareness
logical
Salary range - £18,000 to > £56,000
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Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Manufacturing systems
engineers design, plan,
develop and install
systems including
manufacturing equipment
and assembly lines. This
covers all aspects of
manufacturing processes.
They may also be involved
in the design and building
of a manufacturing plant.
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Skills required
Manufacturing Systems Engineer
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communication skills
IT skills
organisational
Methodical and logical
adaptability
handling complex information
health and safety awareness
meeting deadlines and good time management
responsible
technical ability
Salary range - £23,000 to > £50,000
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Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineers design, develop, install and operate
a wide range of machinery and mechanical equipment,
ranging in size from small components to large plant and
vehicles.
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Skills required
Mechanical Engineer
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computer aided design
IT skills
Practical and good technical ability
adaptability
communicate at all levels & ability to write reports clearly
handling complex information
logical
meeting deadlines and good time management
problem solving and remains calm under pressure
Salary range - £25,000 to > £55,000 +
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Electronic Engineer
Electronic engineers research and develop a wide range of
equipment and components which use electronics,
including telecommunications systems and computercontrolled systems.
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Skills required
Electronic Engineer
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IT skills
organisational
teamwork
able to motivate staff
able to work alone
handling complex information
health and safety awareness
responsible
Salary range - £20,000 to > £55,000
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Market Research Executive
A market research executive has
overall responsibility for assessing
public opinion on the quality of
consumer goods or on matters of
interest. Their clients normally
include government departments,
advertising agencies and private
businesses.
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Skills required
Marketing Executive
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organisational
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analytical
statistical software
confidence
remain calm under pressure
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Purchasing Assistant
A Purchasing Assistant is
accountable for the Stock
Management of all materials and the
company’s stock rooms. They place
orders, monitor progress and
proactively chase requirements.
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Skills required
Purchasing Assistant
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Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Accuracy
Teamwork
Good knowledge of Excel spread sheets
Computer literate
Good decision making skills
Salary range - £19,000 - £25,000
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Farm Manager
Farm managers are either self-employed farmers or are
employed to run a farm efficiently and profitably for an
owner or tenant.
The tenant may be a single individual, a farm estate or a
large company.
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Skills required
Farm Manager
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driving licence
communication skills
business skills
organisational
confidence
environmental awareness
remain calm under pressure
use machinery
Salary range - £20,000 to > £60,000
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Skills required
Basic skills required by most
if not all careers
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Skills required
Skills required by most, if not all careers
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Communication Skills
Methodical/Analytical Skills
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Numeracy
Team working
Time management
“Can do” attitude
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Subjects
Subjects that help develop these skills include:
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English
Chemistry
Biology
IT
Home Economics
Technology
Physics
And many others
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Routes of Entry
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Apprenticeships
College
University
Straight into employment
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Apprenticeship
Food & Drink sector approved courses at different SVQ levels have been
developed by Improve Ltd, the Sector Skills Council for Food & Drink, in
consultation with employers. As a starting point to deciding on training, you
might want to consider the types of MA offered, the job roles that are
covered and the entry requirements.
Skills Development Scotland
Entry Requirements – There are no formal qualifications
Job Roles:
SVQ Level 2 (SCQF 5) craft baker, butcher, bakery, fresh produce, dairy,
fish/shellfish, meat, poultry operative, livestock handler, slaughter operative,
quality controller
SVQ Level 3 (SCQF 6/7) – product development manager, quality manager,
hygiene and food safety manager, health and safety manager, production
manager, distribution manager, retail/service manager
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College
Colleges in Scotland – Most if not all of Scotland’s Colleges offer
courses related to Food & Drink so you can study close to home if
preferred.
Entry requirements:
Example for HND Hospitality Management at Forth Valley College:
Successful completion of interview plus one of the following:
• 2 Higher Grades at C or above and 3 Standard Grades at Level 3 or above
including English and Maths
• Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of
National Qualification Units
Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or
alternative qualifications, will be considered
More details on individual colleges can be found at
http://www.collegesscotland.ac.uk/colleges-scotlandhomepage.html
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University
Many Scottish Universities offer relevant courses, examples include:
– Aberdeen University/The Rowett Institute
– Abertay University
– Glasgow Caledonian University
– Queen Margaret’s University (Edinburgh)
Entry requirements:
Example for Food Science & Technology (Bsc Hons) at Abertay University:
All applicants must hold English and Maths at SQA Standard Grade grade 3 or
better, or GCSE grade C or better, or their equivalent.
Example for Food Bioscience (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University:
Essential - Chemistry (H), Maths, English, Biology (S Grade 2/ILC - O/Int 2
Grade B), Chemistry/Double Award Science, English and Maths (GCSE C)
Recommended - Biology/Human Biology, English, Maths, another science
(Higher/A Level/ILC-H)
Highers - BBBB
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MEng Food Engineering
• Only MEng in Food Engineering in the UK
• A Master's degree in a blend of engineering
and food science
• Help towards chartered engineer (CEng) status
• Experience working with leading UK food and
drink companies
• Based at Sheffield Hallam University
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Careers Leaflets
Attracting Talent
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Where to go for more information
 http://www.sfdf.org.uk/sfdf/careers.aspx
 http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/the-food-and-drinkindustry
 http://www.tastesuccess.co.uk/
 http://www.rsc.org/careers-jobs/
 http://www.lantra.co.uk/Careers/Career-Finder.aspx
 http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/search/index.asp
 http://tastycareers.org.uk/
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