Job Description
Product Development - New Generation Tomato (NGT) Intern
Start date: September 2025
Duration: 6 months
Allowance: 625 euro per month (40hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expenses
Platform/Project: Tomato-based products research and analysis
Location: Nijmegen
You will do an internship in the R&D department withing the Product Development Technology Team working on tomato-based products. During your internship you will be occupied with, among other things:
Assignments and key activities
- Scope literature for possible analysis and processing solutions
- Prepare lab samples for physico-chemical and sensorial analysis;
- Perform analytical and sensorial tests, analyze the data and reporting results;
- Support the product developers/process technologists with lab & pilot trials.
- Understand fundamentals of food sensorial evaluation.
- Reaching out to suppliers, working together with procurement
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.
- NOTE: EU working rights are required (Either you have EU Citizenship, you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa)
Specific Team Requirements:
- Food Science/Technology/ Chemistry Masters students, with classes Food Structure, Food Process or Biochemistry.
- Work/previous internship experience in food industry/product development or familiarity with tomato industry is preferred
- Execution of research projects (thesis etc.) is a plus
- You have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in the lab or pilot plant.
- Knowledge about the functionality of ingredients and the basic of food processing.
- You can initiate and adapt to situations, have the ability to work independently and in a team, are curious and can solve problems.
- You are familiar with lab/practical work and data analysis (e.g. Minitab), have an understanding of sensory analysis and reporting the results.
Recruitment process:
1. CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights
2. Online Pymetrics assessment
3. Online Pymetrics video assessment
4. Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams
5. Hiring manager interview
6. 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 leader - 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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What We Do
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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