Product Development Intern – Salt

Job Description
Product Development Intern – Salt & Sugar
Start date
February/March 2026

Duration
6 months

Allowance
625 euro per month (40hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expenses

Platform/Project
Sugar and salt reduction to support ESG guidelines

Location
Nijmegen

During your assignment, you will be part of the R&D team. As an integrated team member, we welcome you to take part in the team's activities such as team meetings and category meetings which will give you a real feel for the company and the business. You will be working with great autonomy and will interact with various colleagues from product, nutrition, sensory, procurement, regulatory and microbiology but also external partners. We are looking forward to your support on our portfolio through increasing the knowledge, optimizing current products, and/or finding new innovative technical solutions in sugar and salt reduction/replacement.

Assignment and key activities

• Scout ingredients to reduce/replace sugar and salt in our products (lab and pilot scale)
• Setting up DoE for experiments
• Run reformulations and/or prototypes in lab and pilot scale
• Testing impact of ingredients on sensory, nutrition, analytical, shelf life and regulatory (with the support of internal experts)
• Collaborate with procurement  team and suppliers

Specific Team Requirements

• Food Technology third year HBO/Bachelor or Master student with classes on Ingredient Functionality and Product Design or Product Development
• Experience in product development and knowledge on interaction and functionality of the ingredients is preferred
• Knowledge on alternatives to sweetness and savory, affinity with nutrition, sensory and regulatory knowledge is a plus
• You are a team player, curious, science-driven and hands-on, have good analytical skills, are highly motivated, looking for results, self-starter and have communication skills.

Basic Requirements

• You should have strong communication skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal (Dutch is not a requirement but other languages are a plus)
• You are enrolled at a university for at least 50% study load for the duration of the internship.
• Non - EU Students Need to be enrolled at a Dutch University for the whole duration of the internship.
• NOTE EU working rights are required (Either you have EU Citizenship, you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa)

Recruitment process

• CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights
• Online Pymetrics assessment
• Online Pymetrics video assessment
• Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams
• Hiring manager interview
• Amazing internship opportunity that can kickstart your career

Note The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in total

What we offer you

We take interns seriously. You can expect us to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear all the good ideas you have We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online).

As a Kraft Heinz intern, you'll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?

About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We're a globally trusted

producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Bull's-Eye, HP, Lea and Perrins, Quero, ABC, Master, Banquete, Plasmon, Orlando, Benedicta, Honig, Pudliszki, Wattie's among others.

No matter the brand, we're united under one vision  To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there's only one thing to do join our table and let's make life delicious

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leaders – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone.  You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

Location(s)

Nijmegen

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
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