Do you want to make a delicious difference?

Planet A Foods is for those who want to build something extraordinary with tangible purpose.

We’re reinventing how the world makes food ingredients, such as chocolate, replacing scarce, unsustainable raw materials with scalable, clean, and delicious alternatives.
We are united by impact, driven by innovation, and energized by the mission of building a food system that serves both people and the planet. Working here means choosing meaningful challenges over easy wins. You’ll join an entrepreneurial, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are deeply committed to creating real planetary impact.

If you are looking for shaping your career in product development while making a tangible impact on the food industry, Planet A Foods is the right place for you. As a Food Scientist Intern, you'll contribute to enhancing the overall sensory including aroma and flavor in our ChoViva and a new innovative ingredient under development, while assisting with ingredient preparation and prototype development.

Next opening: September 2026

A Taste of What to Expect

• You will support in recipe, product and/or flavor development of the current ChoViva products or a new ingredient currently under development
• Plan and carry our test productions, including raw material preparation
• Conduct food science analyses using tools such as rheometers, texture analyzers, refractometers and sensory evaluation methods
• Assist in flavor analytics using GC-MS where applicable
• Document new recipes and create product prototypes in collaboration with the Sales team
• Assist with daily operational tasks, including packing and shipping prototypes to clients

The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or similar field
• Ideally, you have some initial experience in the food sector
• You have a passion for sustainable food and working hand in hand with other ambitious people on something meaningful
• You are enthusiastic about food science and product development and willing to learn food science related analytical methods
• You are self-disciplined, hands-on, pro-active and ready to take ownership
  
  

This internship opportunity must be linked to a mandatory internship through a university and should last 6 months. We don't accept thesis projects. A Sweet Package

• Be part of the fastest growing startup in the food industry
• Early ownership and responsibility in a fast-moving environment
• Accelerated learning through hands-on work, mentorship and training
• 2.5 vacation days per month and flexible working hours
• Fresh lunches, snacks, and drinks
• Vouchers for sports, wellbeing, and lifestyle perks
• Regular team events and shared company moments
• Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.

About us We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.

We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.
 
As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.