Product Development Intern (Agrocorp | Herbyvore)
Reports to: R&D / Product Development Manager
Location: Singapore
About the Role
As a Product Development Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in developing next-generation plant-based ingredients and products for Herbyvore, Agrocorp's global sustainable food and ingredient brand.
You will work closely with the R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams to support product innovation, prototype development, and sensory evaluation - contributing directly to the creation of functional, nutritious, and market-ready plant-based solutions.
This internship offers exposure to global markets, sustainable food technologies, and cross-functional collaboration, providing a launchpad for a career in food innovation, product development, or nutrition science.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Innovation Support
- Assist in formulation development for plant-based products (protein powders, starches, functional blends).
- Support R&D team in ingredient testing, batch preparation, and optimization trials.
- Document experimental results, ingredient performance, and prototype iterations.
- Research emerging plant-based ingredients, functional additives, and consumer trends.
2. Product Testing & Evaluation
- Assist in sensory testing (taste, texture, solubility) and quality assessment.
- Record and analyze data from trials and tests to inform product optimization.
- Help maintain ingredient and sample inventory for R&D use.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Marketing to align product features with consumer insights and claims.
- Support Commercial team in preparing product sheets, launch briefs, and technical documentation.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute insights from experimental data.
4. Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare technical reports, formulation notes, and project documentation for R&D review.
- Track project timelines and progress for assigned product development projects.
- Assist in compiling data for regulatory and quality assurance submissions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biotechnology, or related field.
- Basic knowledge of food formulations, plant-based ingredients, or functional nutrition preferred.
- Strong interest in plant-based food innovation and sustainability.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow lab protocols accurately.
- Analytical mindset with ability to document and interpret experimental data.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills comfortable collaborating across teams.
- Fluent in English additional languages (Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Korean) a plus.
Learning Opportunities
- Hands-on experience in formulating and testing plant-based products.
- Exposure to international product development processes and cross-market considerations.
- Understanding of functional ingredients, nutritional claims, and sustainable product design.
- Mentorship from global experts in R&D, marketing, and commercial execution.
- Opportunity to contribute to real launch-ready products in B2C and B2B markets.
Why Join Herbyvore
- Be part of a fast-growing, global, and sustainable food brand.
- Gain practical experience at the intersection of science, innovation, and business.
- Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that encourages curiosity and learning.
- Build a strong foundation for a career in food innovation, product development, or plant-based nutrition.
