Food Innovation Manager

3 weeks ago


Hungerford, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Doves Farm Foods Ltd Full time
Food Innovation Manager

Doves Farm Foods Ltd is a leader in the artisan organic and free-from flours and foods market, and we are now seeking a Food Innovation Manager to join our team. This exciting role will play a key part in developing our new product pipeline, managing projects from conception to launch, and ensuring business objectives, consumer preferences, quality, regulatory, and technical standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

The Food Innovation Manager will be responsible for:

  • Leading market research using various research methodologies and platforms to research new concepts, flavors, and validate products.
  • Working with NPD Technologist on recipe development and kitchen trials, ensuring briefs are met.
  • Working with commercial teams to produce costings and profitable competitive market propositions.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Solid experience and a proven track-record from similar roles in the food/drink industry.
  • Rounded food development, marketing, and commercial understanding.
  • Excellent project management skills, able to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum FTE, flexible in-office hours, and a range of benefits including 50% staff discount in our webshop, cycle to work scheme, eye care, and discounted local gym membership.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a pioneering family-owned business with loved brands making a difference to people and planet.



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