R&D Food Compliance Intern

Jdeprofessional; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 5,300 - 6,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Remote work 2 weeks across Europe

Job summary

JDE Peet's invites applications for an R&D Food Compliance Intern position at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting September 2026. You will support the Food Compliance team with PPWR implementation and help ensure product compliance across markets.

Your tasks include data gathering and organization, reviewing product specifications for compliance, and checking labelling for regulatory conformity, while collaborating with a global team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in MSc program for entirety of internship (Food Law/Quality/Safety or Nutrition)
• Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with AI tools
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Structured, proactive, team player with good communication
• Willing to commit to 5 months (Sept 2026–Feb 2027)
• Availability for 5 days/week (3 in-office, 1–2 remote)

Responsibilities

• Data gathering & organization by researching regulatory frameworks and summarizing findings.
• Review specifications to ensure recipe and finish product compliance.
• Review copy and artwork to ensure compliant labelling

Job description

Join us as R&D Food Compliance Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in September 2026. In this internship, you will support the Food Compliance team with the implementation of PPWR: Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in a large multinational company and assist in ensuring the compliance of JDE products for relevant markets.

Your key activities will be:

• Data Gathering & Organization:Research existing regulatory frameworks to extract relevant information and summarize it in a user-friendly format, enhancing the user experience based on their functions and usage. You will learn to use our Design to Print management software.
• Product compliance: Review specifications to ensure recipe and finish product compliance.
• Labelling: Review copy and artwork to ensure compliant artworks enter the market

What's in it for you?

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• Two weeks of remote working anywhere in Europe (EEA)
• The chance to learn from the best Food Compliance professionals out there!

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet's is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We're a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet's is the place for you.

For this role as a R&D Food Compliance Intern, we're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Food Law, Quality, Food safety, Nutrition or Food Science.
• Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and proficient with Artificial intelligence tools, as well as fluent proficiency in spokenand written English.
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from September 2026 until February 2027.
• Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including three days in-office and one or two days remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

As we hope to have piqued your interest, please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

• Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
• Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
• You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.

Additional Information

If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact our Campus team at [e-mail] -- We're here to help!

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet's we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

Company Description

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?

Check out this internship starting September 2026 and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's!

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet's. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

What's it like to work at JDE Peet's?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet's, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you'll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!