At True Leaves Consulting, we partner with food and beverage companies to bring innovative products from concept to commercialization. Drawing on deep expertise in functional ingredients, emerging consumer trends, and regulatory compliance, we provide full-scope product development services. Our applied, industry-first approach goes beyond recipe creation to build strategies for market success. We collaborate as an extension of client teams to ensure products align with consumer expectations, regulatory standards, and business objectives. Whether supporting new product launches or optimizing existing formulas, we focus on practical, scalable solutions for the marketplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the development and improvement of food and beverage formulations.
- Prepare samples and conduct benchtop product trials.
- Accurately weigh ingredients and document formulations, methods, observations, and results.
- Coordinate and support sensory evaluations and product testing.
- Research ingredients, suppliers, processing methods, packaging, and industry trends.
- Assist with ingredient declarations, nutrition information, specifications, and other technical documentation.
- Support product scale-up and production trials.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and food-safe product development workspace.
- Communicate project updates and technical findings clearly to the True Leaves team.
- Help coordinate multiple client projects, timelines, samples, and deliverables.
- Protect confidential client, product, and formulation information.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Innovation, Nutrition, or a related discipline.
- Experience in food or beverage product development, food manufacturing, quality assurance, or a related technical environment is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with measurements, calculations, formulation percentages, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of food safety, allergens, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Strong research, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other standard business applications.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a small, fast-paced team.
- A practical, curious, and solutions-focused approach to product development.
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience across a wide range of food and beverage products.
- Exposure to the full product development and commercialization process.
- A collaborative environment working directly with experienced food-industry professionals and entrepreneurs.
- The opportunity to contribute to innovative products developed by Canadian food and beverage companies.
- A consistent daytime, part-time schedule.
Schedule
This position operates four days per week from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Specific working days will be confirmed with the successful candidate.
