New Product Developer - Food

Vitacress; Andover; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate New Product Developer to join their innovative team. In this exciting role, you'll be at the forefront of product development, transforming fresh ideas into market-ready products. Your expertise in food product development will be crucial as you collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to create delightful offerings that resonate with consumers. This dynamic position allows you to work in a vibrant environment, where your creativity and proactive approach will make a significant impact. If you're ready to shape the future of fresh produce and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food product development or manufacturing is essential.
• Background in fresh produce or FMCG is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Create and innovate new product ideas using fresh ingredients.
• Manage the entire product development process from concept to production.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for successful launches.

Skills

Food Product Development

Trend Spotting

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Vitacress Salads St Mary Bourne, Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 4 March 2025 at 01:00

Job title: New Product Developer

Location: St Mary Bourne, Hampshire

Salary range: £35,000 to £45,000 Dependent on experience

Hours: 40

Contract type: Permanent

Are you a fresh thinking NPD professional? Do you take pride in bringing delicious, innovative, and high-quality products to shelves across the UK? We’re looking for a passionate Product Developer to drive our next big ideas forward, could this be you?

You’ll be at the heart of product development, bringing new ideas to life from concept to launch. Whether you’re spotting trends, working with suppliers on the next big ingredient, or making sure our products are the best on the market, you’ll be making a real impact every day. Your office will be the development kitchen and you will be living and breathing the finest fresh salad and herb produce and the flavours this creates. Your love for food will be obvious and you will have a knack for spotting trends before they hit the shelves. You’re proactive, solutions-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience in food product development or manufacturing is essential, and a background in fresh or FMCG would be a bonus. Short shelf life product experience will help.

Responsibilities

1. Create & Innovate – You’ll seek out new opportunities, experiment with fresh ingredients, and bring exciting ideas to the table.
2. Lead the Journey – From kitchen concept to full-scale production, you’ll manage the entire process, ensuring quality and innovation every step of the way.
3. Collaborate & Influence – You’ll work closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, running innovation days, tastings, and presentations that inspire.
4. Make it Happen – With a hands-on approach, you’ll organise factory trials, work with operations on product launches, and keep everything on track.

Why Join Us? At Vitacress, we care about our people, our products, and our planet. Join a team where your ideas matter, and your work makes a difference.

Ready to shape the future of fresh? Be creative and ambitious in the delivery of our new product lines! Apply today or reach out to our TA team.

Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is one of the principal salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. We take immense pride in delivering a field to fork operation. We grow, wash, pack and distribute salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve’s Leaves. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standard and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the salads that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing our talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.