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Research and Product Development Specialist (Dried Fruit) Hoedspruit

Dante Group (Pty) Ltd
Giyani Full-day Full-time

Description:

Research and Product Development Specialist (Dried Fruit)HoedspruitMarket Related SalaryOur client in the Fruit sector is looking for a Research and Product Development Specialist to join their team in Hoedspruit Limpopo Minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field
  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in R and D preferably in the fruit or beverage sector
  • Strong knowledge of food formulation, sensory evaluation, and processing technologies
  • Experience with the following:
    • Driving new product development from idea generation to commercialisation
    • Conducting research on mango and other fruit varieties, preservation methods, processing techniques, and shelf-life improvement
    • Development of value-added fruit products (e.g., dried fruit, juices, purees, snacks)
    • Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, and regulatory requirements
    • Collaborating with suppliers, production, and marketing to ensure product viability
    • Analysing market trends and customer feedback to improve and innovate product lines
    • Experience from beginning of product development to end
Consultant: Anna-Belle Ehrke - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za
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If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field
  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in R and D preferably in the fruit or beverage sector
  • Strong knowledge of food formulation, sensory evaluation, and processing technologies
  • Experience with the following:
    • Driving new product development from idea generation to commercialisation
    • Conducting research on mango and other fruit varieties, preservation methods, processing techniques, and shelf-life improvement
    • Development of value-added fruit products (e.g., dried fruit, juices, purees, snacks)
    • Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, and regulatory requirements
    • Collaborating with suppliers, production, and marketing to ensure product viability
    • Analysing market trends and customer feedback to improve and innovate product lines
    • Experience from beginning of product development to end
  • Driving new product development from idea generation to commercialisation
  • Conducting research on mango and other fruit varieties, preservation methods, processing techniques, and shelf-life improvement
  • Development of value-added fruit products (e.g., dried fruit, juices, purees, snacks)
  • Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborating with suppliers, production, and marketing to ensure product viability
  • Analysing market trends and customer feedback to improve and innovate product lines
  • Experience from beginning of product development to end
15 Jan 2026;   from: careers24.com

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