https://jobs.co.uk/job/new-product-development-food-technologist-netbox-recruitment--2564ca5a-2707-4f24-ade6-486d0e462c9b RSS feed for New Product Development Food Technologist at Netbox Recruitment. en-gb Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:11:47 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/new-product-development-food-technologist-netbox-recruitment--2564ca5a-2707-4f24-ade6-486d0e462c9b https://jobs.co.uk/job/new-product-development-food-technologist-netbox-recruitment--2564ca5a-2707-4f24-ade6-486d0e462c9b Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Ashford | Salary: £35000 - £50000/annum + benefits | Type: Permanent | New Product Development Food Technologist | Ashford Role Overview We are seeking an experienced NPD Food Technologist to join one of the world''s leading premium chocolate manufacturers, renowned for collaborating with globally recognised brands and Michelin-starred chefs. This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative chocolate and confectionery products from initial concept through to successful commercial launch. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality products that meet technical, regulatory, and commercial requirements while driving innovation and continuous product improvement. Key Responsibilities Develop and refine recipes for a range of premium chocolate and confectionery products. Lead product development from concept through kitchen trials, pilot trials, and full-scale factory production. Manage product scale-up, ensuring manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and commercially viable. Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Commercial, and Procurement teams throughout the product development process. Conduct sensory evaluations, competitor benchmarking, and product optimisation ... Permanent