Product Development Intern

Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition

Headquartered in Singapore, Agrocorp International is a leading integrated agricultural commodity and food solutions provider with presence in 16 countries and 25 offices. For over 30 years, Agrocorp has played a distinct role in nourishing the changing world with our agri-food supplies and solutions. To better serve our vision of nourishing a changing world, we’ve grown in size and business verticals from farm partnerships to processing plants and to retail market distribution. Our product range has widened to include a wide variety of commodities & food ingredients. In retail space, Sansar foods offers a wide range of premium pulses and HerbYvore is our plant based food range which includes non diary cheese, eggless egg, vegan ice cream etc.

Job Summary

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 collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams to support product innovation, prototype development, and sensory evaluation—directly contributing to functional, nutritious, and market-ready plant-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing formulations for plant-based products including protein powders, starches, and functional blends to support product innovation goals
• Conduct ingredient testing, batch preparation, and optimization trials to improve product performance and quality
• Document experimental results, ingredient functionality, and prototype iterations to maintain accurate R&D records
• Research emerging plant-based ingredients, functional additives, and consumer trends to inform product development strategies
• Perform sensory testing on taste, texture, and solubility to evaluate product quality and guide optimization efforts
• Record and analyze trial data to support continuous product improvement and decision-making
• Manage ingredient and sample inventory to ensure availability for R&D activities
• Collaborate with Marketing to align product features with consumer insights and support claims development
• Support Commercial team by preparing product sheets, launch briefs, and technical documentation for market readiness
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, contributing insights from experimental data to influence product strategy
• Prepare technical reports, formulation notes, and project documentation to facilitate R&D review and knowledge sharing
• Track project timelines and progress to ensure timely delivery of assigned product development initiatives
• Assist in compiling data for regulatory and quality assurance submissions to support compliance and product approval

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• 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
• Strong interest in plant-based food innovation and sustainability
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow laboratory protocols accurately
• Analytical mindset capable of documenting and interpreting experimental data effectively
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across diverse teams
• Fluent in English