Product Developer – Beverage & Nutrition

Product Developer – Beverage & Nutrition 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Full-time, Permanent Hybrid- Aylesford, Kent (3 days onsite per week) Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. What does a Product Developer role mean at Prinova? As a Product Developer, you will be responsible for creating and optimising beverage formulations for clients across a range of categories, including soft drinks, functional beverages, energy drinks, dairy alternatives, and nutritional products. In this role, you will also support the development of ready-to-mix (RTM) sports nutrition products, including pre-, intra- and post-workout powders, and functional powders as part of the wider innovation team. What’s in it for you? Personal growth including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership Discretionary bonus Access to flexible pay with Aslan What to expect? Develop and deliver new beverage and nutrition products from concept through to commercialisation Create and optimise formulations, prototypes, and lab trials, focusing on flavour, functionality, stability, and cost Manage multiple client projects, ensuring timelines, feasibility, and delivery are met Collaborate with customers, internal teams, suppliers, and third-party partners to support development and launch Ensure formulations meet regulatory, nutritional, and quality requirements Support scale-up, pilot trials, production runs, and troubleshooting activities Provide technical expertise and maintain accurate documentation and product specifications Identify and apply industry trends to drive innovation and generate new product concepts Support customer presentations, innovation sessions, and business development activities Work cross-functionally to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvement Does this sound like you? Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Product Development, or a related discipline. 3-5 years’ experience in beverage formulation and product development, ideally with functional and sports nutrition focused drinks. Experience working with external beverage manufacturers or co-packers. Strong understanding of beverage ingredients, functionality, and processing. Knowledge of functional ingredients, flavour systems, sweeteners, and beverage stabilisation. Knowledge of UK food regulations and labelling requirements. Excellent project management and communication skills. Beverage formulation and ingredient expertise Product innovation and creative problem-solving Sensory evaluation and product optimisation Project management Client relationship management Technical report writing Commercial awareness Attention to detail Interested? We would love to hear from you! Submit your CV by clicking apply. If you have any further questions please email us for an informal chat: [email protected]