Explore Careers Create Career Profile Food & Beverage Product Developer Holland Code: Create It's fascinating to learn how the whole world is connected in some way or another. Making one product requires different ingredients that are grown and manufactured in different parts of the world. Jaskiran Pelia In A Nutshell I use my knowledge of food science to create or improve products by focusing on taste, texture, and appearance. I turn small experimental foods into products that can be made on a larger scale. I organize taste tests to make sure people will enjoy the foods we develop. Swipe Potential Salary Range $30,000 - 75,000 Annually Which provinces would this job be in? AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec SK Saskwatchewan Most of my work happens in a food lab, which is a focused and detailed environment. It’s my favorite place to experiment with new ideas, test recipes, and figure out how to make food taste better and look great. Workplace Indoor Job Requirements & Duties Design tests to evaluate food’s flavour, texture, appearance, and more Find new ways to preserve food and improve the manufacturing process Find problems with food products and come up with ways to make them better and tastier Work with quality assurance teams to make sure foods are up to standard Discuss findings with company management Keep an eye on the market and production process in order to notice new opportunities Education & Training A university degree in food science is necessary for this career. 100all Job Outlook The outlook for potential food and beverage product developers is excellent. There will be lots of new jobs to be filled by skilled, experienced food scientists. Related School Subjects Science Health Education Career Education What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Food Experimenting Chemistry Science Important Skills adaptability-transformation-adjust-change-mutation-revolotion Adaptability Food development takes a lot of science and trial and error, so being able to adapt to changing plans is really important. Creativity & Innovation Coming up with new food products means thinking outside the box. Making existing products more exciting is innovation at its best! Research I study food trends, consumer preferences, and industry research to help develop products that people will enjoy and trust. Detail-Oriented I pay close attention to every detail when trying new foods. Every texture that feels off or color that looks unusual needs to be fixed if the food is going to be successful and sell well. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Pays Well Work Changes Daily Problem Solving Continuous Learning Similar Careers Food Scientist Dietitian Chef Helpful Links YouTube - Product development in the food industry New Product Development Jobs AgCareers.com - Career Profile - Product Development Food Scientist snapAG- Food Additives snapAG- Food Processing snapAG- Food Safety snapAG- Food Security snapAG- GMO Foods snapAG- Protein and Nutrition Career Glossary Sensory References Product Development Scientist. (2020). Product Development Scientist : Job Description and Salary Info. (No Date). Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.