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- Product Development:
- Create new soya-based food products such as plant-based dairy alternatives, meat substitutes, snacks, and beverages.
- Modify and enhance existing recipes to improve flavor, texture, nutritional value, and shelf life.
- Ingredient Research and Sourcing:
- Conduct in-depth research on soya and its by-products, exploring new ways to use soya protein, soya milk, tofu, tempeh, and soya flour.
- Stay current on ingredient innovations, sustainability, and trends in plant-based products.
- Market and Consumer Trend Analysis:
- Analyze global and local market trends to identify new opportunities for soya-based products.
- Understand consumer preferences and dietary trends such as plant-based, clean label, and allergen-free products.
- Use insights to guide product development and align offerings with market demand.
- Product Testing and Quality Control:
- Perform rigorous testing to ensure products meet desired taste, texture, and appearance benchmarks.
- Conduct trials to test scalability and consistency for mass production.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with production, marketing, and sales teams to bring products to market, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Collaborate with food technologists, nutritionists, and suppliers to optimize product development.
- Coordinate and oversee the production process of the products in the factory.
- Compliance and Food Safety:
- Ensure the factory is well maintained and kept throughout the developmental process.
- Ensure all recipes and production processes comply with local and international food safety standards.
- Stay updated on relevant food regulations and certifications required for plant-based and allergen-free products.
- Proven experience as an R&D Chef or Product Developer, preferably with a focus on plant-based or alternative protein products.
- Culinary degree or certification in food science or nutrition, or equivalent experience.
- Expertise in working with soya and other plant-based ingredients.
- Strong knowledge of food science, ingredient functionality, and production processes.
- Creativity and passion for innovation in food products.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
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