Product Developer - Food

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative and ambitious Product Developer to lead innovative projects in the fresh food sector. You will play a pivotal role in transforming ideas into market-ready products, working closely with suppliers and internal teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of fresh products, ensuring quality and innovation every step of the way. If you have a passion for food and a knack for spotting trends, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a real impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire product development process from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive innovation.

Skills

Product Development

Trend Spotting

Supplier Collaboration

Food Manufacturing

Innovation Management

Education

Degree in Food Science or Related Field

Job description

Job title: Product Developer

Location: St Mary Bourne, Hampshire

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

Shift pattern: Mon-Fri

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 ensuring 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 immersed in the finest fresh salad and herb produce and the flavors they create. 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.

Create & Innovate – You’ll seek out new opportunities, experiment with fresh ingredients, and bring exciting ideas to the table.

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.

Collaborate & Influence – You’ll work closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, running innovation days, tastings, and presentations that inspire.

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. With our own salad leaf farms, 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 are committed to the highest standards and will empower you to do the same. From how we grow our products to our relationships with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded, fostering trust every day at work. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.