Barbara Rainey Consulting

2 1/2 day workshop on sensory evaluation methods and analysis.  The techniques to be presented apply to many aspects in the manufacture of consumer products:   new product development, product improvement, product reformulation, quality assurance, evaluation of competitive products and readiness for market testing.  These techniques apply to both food and non-food product lines.  The workshop will emphasize practical approaches to sensory evaluation for individuals who are relatively new to the area as well as individuals in product development, QA/QC and marketing/marketing research who would benefit from a better understanding of the proper application of sensory techniques and how sensory evaluation fits into the product cycle.

Introduction to Descriptive Analysis

 2 1/2 day workshop on descriptive analysis techniques.  The course expands upon the descriptive techniques presented in the above introductory course.  The workshop presents a practical, step-by-step approach to setting up a descriptive panel in R&D and plant situations.  Participants should have a basic understanding of sensory techniques (or attend the above workshop) but need not have any experience with descriptive testing.  Participants are encouraged to bring company products for demonstrations.

Short Courses - Advanced

Advanced courses provide the sensory analyst with the opportunity to join colleagues in interactive courses to discuss topics in more depth. 

2 1/2 day workshop on descriptive analysis intended for those individuals who have experience in descriptive analysis techniques or have attended an Introduction to Descriptive Analysis course.  As with the basic course in descriptive analysis, participants may bring company products for demonstrations.   The course covers:

Getting the Most from Your Panelists

Training Techniques

Application of Descriptive Analysis

Data Analysis

Demonstrations