1. Namhla Skweyiya Food Technologist Woolworths

2. Background Graduated in year 2003 Experiential training on contract– Woolies Permanent employment in year 2004 FMT (Foods Merchant Trainee) programme – 18 months 2006 – Dairy desserts technologist 2009 – Frozen foods technologist Late 2009 to date – Produce salads technologist

3. Technologist conduct Work on facts and not emotion Maintain professionalism among colleagues, industry and suppliers Become the industry expert – up- skill yourself and deliver

4. Technologist conduct cont… a can do attitude deliver the Foods Plan driven by product development drive real technical innovation – so do trials and push the boundaries

5. Retail Expectation Customer is KING – understand customer needs Time is MONEY – do not waste!!! Vital contribution as a technologist –Food safety –Shelf life = sales growth –Enhance quality standards –Strategic input to business strategy –Assist with product development –Courage to “STOP” lines where required

6. BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!!!