Internship Dairy R&D

Internship

Interfood holds a unique position in the dairy chain, sourcing ingredients from a wide range of producers and supplying them to food manufacturers who use these ingredients in their end-products. We offer an internship focused on understanding how dairy ingredients differ between suppliers and how these differences influence performance in final applications.

This internship investigates how dairy ingredients vary between suppliers and how these differences affect performance in real applications. Depending on the student’s background and interests, the work may involve dairy powders, butter, cheese or a combination of these.

The project begins with mapping physical and functional properties that are not captured in standard specifications, such as powder solubility, cheese stretch and melt, or butter softness and plasticity. After characterizing the ingredients, selected samples are tested in applications such as pizza, croissants and protein bars to understand how specific properties translate into product performance.

A key part of the internship is linking ingredient characteristics to application outcomes through structured data analysis. The insights generated help Interfood advise both customers and suppliers. The exact topic and the balance between practical work and data analysis will be tailored to the student’s background, motivation and the priorities of the R&D team.

Your profile

HBO / University degree in a food technology or related field, e.g. food science, food innovation, food engineering or a related field.

Affinity with practical and theoretical work.

Result-oriented and self-driven mindset.

Experience in dairy is an advantage.

Passion for cooking is a plus!

Our offer

A unique introduction to how the dairy industry works in practice.
Full access to our state-of-the-art application lab, giving you the opportunity to work hands-on with a wide range of dairy ingredients and test their performance in real applications.
Close supervision and guidance to further develop your skills in data analysis and interpretation.

About Interfood

Step into our Bladel office and experience the energy of our team.

A workplace where collaboration, passion, and innovation come together—because great things happen when people enjoy what they do.

We are a leading player in commodity trading in dairy products. We operate globally with 14 offices worldwide and with a team of over 380 colleagues, we connect suppliers and customers. With more than 50 years of experience, we empower our partners by providing in-depth market knowledge, strategic insights, and risk management solutions that create real impact across the dairy supply chain.

We empower our people with autonomy, we encourage them to take responsibility and make decisions. We don’t just offer a job; we offer a career with multiple paths for personal and professional development. In our informal culture, we provide our employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We believe in the power of teamwork, and our "Together for Better" philosophy drives our collaborative approach, creating a world-class team. And we foster a culture of well-being by promoting healthy, active lifestyles and supporting mental health.

When you join us, you enter a world where expertise, strategy, and action come together. We offer the opportunity to grow and succeed in an ever-evolving global market, while actively engaging in sustainable practices that drive innovation and shape the future of our industry.

Are you looking for an international company where you can develop both professionally and personally? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment but also value collaboration in a close-knit, informal team? Then Interfood is the ideal employer for you.

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