New Product Development - Kombucha(Beverage)

Department: Research & Development (R&D) / Innovation
Location: Kamla Nagar, North Delhi
Reports To: Head of Operations / Director
Experience: 2–5 years in Beverage/Food Product Development (Kombucha or Fermented Beverages Preferred)

About Us:

K95 Foods Pvt. Ltd. is a health-focused food and beverage company dedicated to innovation in functional wellness drinks. Our flagship brand, Toyo Kombucha, is a probiotic-rich, naturally fermented beverage crafted to support gut health and immunity. We are expanding our product portfolio and are seeking a creative and technically sound individual to drive new product development in line with consumer trends and health standards.

Role Overview:

As part of our R&D and innovation team, the New Product Development Executive/Manager will lead end-to-end product development for new flavours, formats, and functional beverages, including innovation within kombucha and other health-centric categories. The role involves formulation, shelf-life studies, compliance coordination, and pilot-to-commercial scale-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research global and domestic trends in kombucha, health drinks, and functional beverages
• Lead concept-to-launch development of new kombucha flavours, variants, and line extensions
• Work with cross-functional teams to conduct formulation trials, taste panel evaluations, and shelf-life stability studies
• Source and evaluate new ingredients, cultures, flavours, and packaging innovations
• Collaborate with QA/QC to ensure FSSAI and food safety compliance
• Coordinate with production for pilot batches and commercial-scale rollout
• Maintain detailed documentation of trials, formulations, and regulatory files
• Continuously improve existing products based on consumer feedback and market insights
• Liaise with marketing for product positioning, claims, and launch timelines

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Microbiology, or related fields
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in beverage NPD, preferably in kombucha, fermented drinks, or nutraceuticals
• Knowledge of probiotics, fermentation, flavor science, and clean label formulation
• Familiarity with FSSAI regulations and packaging/labelling requirements
• Strong project management, documentation, and cross-functional coordination skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Fixed shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/06/2025