R&D Intern - Sustainable Packaging

Flora Food Group is hiring an R&D Intern - Sustainable Packaging in Wageningen, Netherlands. The role involves supporting packaging development by researching sustainable materials, analyzing environmental impacts, and testing new solutions. The intern will also gather data on packaging performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute insights on sustainability trends. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree and possess strong communication skills. The position is hybrid, requiring 3-4 days in the office.
About Flora Food Group

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.

Location: Wageningen, Netherlands

Hybrid: 3-4 day from office

Start date: September 2025

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-driven R&D Intern - Sustainable Packaging to support our packaging development team. In this role, you will support various sustainability initiatives within the packaging procurement team. Your responsibilities will include conducting research on sustainable materials and packaging technologies, analyzing the environmental impact of current solutions, and proposing improvements. You will assist in testing new sustainable materials for durability and cost-effectiveness, and support the design of packaging that minimizes waste and maximizes recyclability. Additionally, you will gather data on packaging performance and sustainability metrics, prepare reports to track progress and identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with PPWR and EPR regulations. You will also contribute by sharing insights on the latest trends and innovations in sustainable packaging, fostering continuous improvement. Coordination with suppliers to source sustainable materials will also be an important part of your role. This role will provide critical support in research, design, compliance, and innovation, helping our company navigate industry challenges and transformation towards a more sustainable business model.

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?
• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Materials Science, Industrial Design or any other similar.
• Interest in consumer goods, packaging, sustainability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI; modelling software is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn and contribute to the organization.

What's next?

If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! If you have additional questions, you can reach me at pola.kusiak@florafg.com. The deadline for applying to this role is June 2nd, 2025.

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.

Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.

No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.