Research and Product Development Specialist (Dried Fruit) Hoedspruit

Research and Product Development Specialist (Dried Fruit) Hoedspruit Dante Personnel Wednesday, 20 May 2026

MP008328/AE

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Job Spec Company Job Summary

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field

Expérience

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in R and D preferably in the fruit or beverage sector Strong knowledge of food formulation, sensory evaluation, and processing technologies Experience with the following: Driving new product development from idea generation to commercialisation Conducting research on mango and other fruit varieties, preservation methods, processing techniques, and shelf-life improvement Development of value-added fruit products (e.g., dried fruit, juices, purees, snacks) Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, and regulatory requirements Collaborating with suppliers, production, and marketing to ensure product viability Analysing market trends and customer feedback to improve and innovate product lines Experience from beginning of product development to end Consultant: Anna-Belle Ehrke - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za Apply Now Refer a friend Dante Personnel Recruiter

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