Food Developer (m/f/d)

What You Will Do As a Food Developer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in shaping and expanding KoRo’s diverse product portfolio – from initial concept to market launch. This role brings together creativity in ideas, food formulation and food processing, blending it with a strong sense of market trends and delivered through a structured project execution. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation and make a tangible impact. Your responsibilities will include: • Identify trends, market opportunities, and gaps in the existing assortment to propose new product concepts. • Develop and implement product ideas in line with KoRo’s overall product strategy and brand vision. • Manage the end-to-end product development process: briefing, sampling, internal coordination, testing, launch, and continuous improvement. • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers • Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Management, Legal, Operations, and Marketing to ensure smooth project execution. • Keep up with innovations in the food industry, including new technologies, ingredients, and consumer trends. What You Bring • You bring 2+ years of professional experience in product development within the food industry • You hold a university degree in food technology, nutrition science, product management, or a comparable field. • You live in Berlin/the surrounding area or are willing to relocate for your new position • You are fluent in English (German is a plus). • You have a strong grasp of quality standards, sensory evaluation, and end-to-end product lifecycle processes – with depth depending on your experience level. • You have a refined understanding of taste, texture, and ingredient functionality and you're confident when it comes to evaluating and iterating on product samples. • You combine an entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on mentality – you take initiative, work independ