Shree Additives
Website:
shreeadditives.com
Job details:
About Shree Additives:
Shree Additives is a rapidly growing Indian food ingredient company specializing in the development and manufacturing of customized seasoning systems, spice blends, and functional ingredient solutions for the food processing industry. For over three decades, we have partnered with leading food manufacturers to deliver innovation-led ingredient solutions across applications such as snacks, dairy, bakery, ready-to-eat foods, beverages, and culinary products.
Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad, operational since October 2024, and our fully equipped application and product development laboratories enable us to collaborate closely with customers on product development, flavour innovation, and scalable ingredient solutions. Today, our solutions support many well-known food and dairy brands across India, helping them bring successful products to market faster.
Our mission is to become one of India’s leading specialty ingredient companies, recognized for innovation, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships.
Shree Additives is looking for a dynamic New Product Development - Hydrocolloids & Emulsifiers for building and strengthening the team as a strategic growth pillar for the organisation.
If you enjoy building relationships with food manufacturers, solving challenges, and driving business growth in the B2B ingredients space and want to contribute to the growth of a dynamic ingredient company working with some of the country’s most exciting food brands, this opportunity could be the right next step in your career.
Role Purpose:
The NPD / Application Development Specialist – Hydrocolloids & Emulsifiers will drive the development, optimization and scale-up of innovative, cost-effective ingredient solutions across key food applications.
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Dairy & Fermented Products, Ice Cream, Sauces & Condiments, and Snacks, with strong expertise in Hydrocolloids, Emulsifiers and Stabilizer systems, from formulation and application trials through to scale-up and commercialization.
Key Product / Technical Areas:
The candidate should preferably have exposure to:
Hydrocolloids & Stabilizers: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, CMC, Carrageenan, Pectin, Gellan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Modified Starches
Emulsifiers: Mono/Diglycerides, Lecithin, DATEM, SSL, Polysorbates, PGPR
Applications: Bakery, Dairy, Beverages, Sauces & Dressings, Processed Foods, Convenience & Frozen Foods
Key Responsibilities Areas:
1. NPD & Formulation
- Develop and optimize formulations using hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, stabilizers and functional ingredients.
- Conduct lab trials, benchmarking and cost-effective product development.
2. Application & Scale-Up
- Conduct application trials and troubleshoot texture, viscosity, emulsification, stabilization and gelation issues.
- Execute plant trials, scale-up, stability studies and commercialization.
3. Customer & Cross-Functional Support
- Support customer trials, product demonstrations and technical recommendations.
- Coordinate with Sales, Quality, Production and Procurement for NPD execution.
4. Documentation & Innovation
- Maintain formulations, trial reports, specifications and NPD records; identify cost optimization opportunities.
- Track new ingredients, technologies and market trends to drive product innovation.
Qualification and Experience Required:
- 5+ years of relevant experience in NPD/Application Development, preferably in Hydrocolloids, Emulsifiers, Stabilizers or Functional Food Ingredients.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry or related field.
- Preferred experience in B2B Food Ingredient companies, Ingredient Solution Providers or Food Application Labs.
- Hands-on experience in Dairy & Fermented Products, Ice Cream, Sauces & Condiments, and Snacks, with strong formulation expertise in Hydrocolloids, Emulsifiers and Stabilizers.
- Proven experience in formulation, application trials, scale-up and commercialization.
Why Join Us:
At Shree Additives, you will have the opportunity to:
• Work with leading food manufacturers across India
• Gain exposure to multiple food categories including snacks, dairy, bakery, and beverages
• Collaborate with experienced technical, R&D, and application teams
• Grow with a company that is investing heavily in innovation, manufacturing, and customer partnerships
We are building a team that wants to shape the future of the food ingredients industry in India.
Interested in Joining Us?
If you are excited about working in the fast-growing food ingredients industry, we would love to hear from you.
📩 Apply via LinkedIn or share your resume at: hr@shreeadditives.com
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