Job Description
Job Title:  Intern Product Development Sweetness Solutions (all genders)
Job Location (Short):  Wageningen, NLD, 6708WH
Discipline:  R&D
Career Site Contract Hours:  32-40
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The topic of this internship is on Product Development of Sweetness Solutions: Join the Chilled Dairy team to explore innovative approaches in reducing sugar and/or replacing artificial sweeteners in dairy products. During this internship you will work on multiple aspects of product development of various fresh dairy products (milk drinks, fermented drinks, custards, yoghurts or quarks) to improve product quality (sweetness perception), nutritional value (less added sugar) and consumer appeal (natural solutions).

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The internship activities will focus on exploring the potential of natural sweetness solutions to improve the quality of fresh dairy products, developing naturally sweetened products without added sugars or artificial sweeteners.

Important aspects you will work on are:

  • Innovation and renovation of fresh dairy products including milk drinks, fermented drinks, custards, yoghurts and quarks.
  • Design and conduct experiments, analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions to support product development.
  • Maintain detailed records of research activities, including experimental procedures, data analysis, and results.
  • Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings to the team and stakeholders.
  • Assisting in different ongoing projects within the team.
Job Description Footer:  Our development team is located in the FrieslandCampina Innovation Center in Wageningen. We are closely connected to other R&D disciplines, like Research, Sensory, Packaging development and the Pilot Plant. The Chilled dairy development team is part of Europe business group. You will be part ofan international team of 16 developers. Within the chilled dairy development team we are focusing on Family Nutrition for the European business to consumer market. We develop healthy, nourishing products, including milk drinks, vla/custard, yoghurts and quarks. These products are introduced to consumers under the brands such as Campina, Optimel, Milli and NoyNoy, as well as for Private Label. Important aspects in product development are to develop palatable products with great taste and texture, while taking the nutritional profile, consumer trends, and sustainability into account.
Recruiter:  Emma Oosterom
Recruiter email:  Emma.Oosterom@frieslandcampina.com
Career Site Show Contact Details Recruiter:  Yes

Why work with us:

An inspiring purpose

Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.

A cooperative culture

Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success

A tangible impact

Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

Your growth fuels ours

We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.

Do you have any questions?

Please contact our recruiter

careers@frieslandcampina.com