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BAJO FOODS - Head - New Product Development - Snacks / Savouries Functional Food

BAJO FOODS - Head - New Product Development - Snacks / Savouries Functional Food

Bajo Foods Pvt LtdBangalore, India
7 days ago
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Position Summary :

Lo Foods is among the fastest-growing companies in the functional foods space, with 4 established brands and a strong innovation pipeline. We are seeking a Head of New Product Development (NPD) to spearhead product innovation, manage improvements in existing product lines, and drive the launch of cutting-edge nutritional products.

This role is pivotal in bringing differentiated, consumer-centric products to market at speed while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality, and commercial viability. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with expertise across food technology, nutrition, marketing, supply chain, and sensory evaluation, along with a proven track record in scaling product innovation from ideation to market launch.

Key Innovation & Pipeline Development :

  • Drive the innovation roadmap, delivering 1518 new launches over the next 1215 months.
  • Lead ideation, formulation, and prototyping of functional food products with unique nutritional value propositions.
  • Enhance current products through sensory upgrades, nutritional enrichment, and shelf-life improvements.
  • Introduce innovative, sustainable packaging solutions aligned with consumer needs.

Nutritional Research & Market Insights :

  • Track global nutrition trends, emerging ingredients, and technologies for adaptation to Indian consumers.
  • Research functional ingredients and their health benefits, translating insights into viable products.
  • Benchmark competition and identify whitespace opportunities.
  • Vendor & Manufacturing Partnerships :

  • Identify and onboard new manufacturing partners and co-packers to scale innovation.
  • Collaborate with suppliers for sourcing novel ingredients and packaging solutions.
  • Partner with procurement to achieve the best cost-to-quality ratio.
  • Sensory, Quality & Compliance :

  • Oversee sensory evaluations (taste, texture, aroma, appearance) to ensure consumer acceptability.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with FSSAI and global food regulations; manage documentation for product approvals, labels, and claims.
  • Implement best practices in product specifications, SOPs, and technical documentation.
  • Cost Optimization & Commercial Viability :

  • Balance innovation with profitability through cost monitoring and reduction opportunities.
  • Partner with finance and procurement on feasibility studies, pricing, and scale-up Collaboration & Communication :
  • Work with Marketing on product positioning, nutritional claims, and GTM strategies.
  • Provide scientific backing and content for packaging, campaigns, and consumer education.
  • Lead internal knowledge-sharing sessions on nutrition trends and product & Skills :
  • Bachelors / Masters in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field.
  • 8-12 years of experience in FMCG / Nutrition / Food manufacturing with direct NPD exposure.
  • Proven success in fast-paced product launches and managing end-to-end NPD lifecycle.
  • Hands-on knowledge of functional ingredients, clean-label formulations, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life extension.
  • Strong understanding of FSSAI, labeling laws, and nutrition claims regulations.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with speed and accuracy.
  • Strong leadership, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Why Join Lo Foods?

    At Lo Foods, you will :

  • Build the next generation of functional food products for India.
  • Work in an innovation-driven, high-growth environment.
  • Have the autonomy to lead NPD across brands and categories.
  • Play a direct role in shaping consumer health through purposeful nutrition.
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