Product Developer- Cooking Base

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.  GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a Regional office in Accra - Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,5 billion euros and a team of around 3,300 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

Role:

Reporting to the Product Development Manager

The Product Developer will be responsible for co-ordinating all Pilot Plant Product Development activities including line trials & reporting. This role involves innovation, ingredient sourcing, formulation, sensory testing, and ensuring product quality to meet consumer preferences and market trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve formulations for cooking-bases products.
• Identify and apply new ingredients, processing methods, and preservation techniques to enhance product quality, shelf life, and taste.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and reformulate products based on consumer feedback and market insights.
• Conduct lab-scale and pilot plant trials to test formulations and production feasibility.
• Work with quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Evaluate texture, viscosity, flavor stability, and packaging compatibility.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize manufacturing processes and improve efficiency.
• Partner with procurement to source high-quality raw materials and optimize ingredient costs.
• Ensure all products meet food industry regulations, labeling requirements, and safety standards.

What can you expect from us?

You will be part of a unique  company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.