New Product Development Manager

Job Title: New Product Development Manager

Location: HSR Layout Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid Level

Position Summary:

Lo Foods is looking for a passionate and skilled New Product Development Manager to drive innovation in our product range. The ideal candidate will play a key role in researching, formulating, and optimizing nutritious food products that align with our mission of delivering health-focused, high-quality food solutions.

This role will also ensure compliance with food regulations, enhance consumer education, and support marketing strategies with scientific insights.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Nutritional Research & Analysis

• Conduct in-depth research on functional ingredients, emerging food trends, and their nutritional benefits.
• Analyze dietary patterns and consumer preferences to refine product development strategies.
• Assess the health impact of Lo Foods' products and recommend improvements.

2. Product Development & Formulation

• Collaborate with the R&D team to develop and optimize innovative, nutrient-rich food products.
• Sensory evaluation skills to assess taste, texture, aroma, etc
• Ensure formulations align with dietary guidelines, clean-label requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Enhance nutritional value while maintaining taste, texture, and shelf-life stability.
• Writing product specifications, process SOPs, and maintaining development records.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure full compliance with FSSAI regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing accurate nutrition labels and health claims as per regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain comprehensive records of research findings and product formulations.

4. Consumer Education & Communication

• Provide scientific and nutritional support for marketing claims, product positioning, and branding.
• Develop engaging nutrition content for product packaging, websites, and promotional campaigns.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to educate internal teams and external stakeholders.

5. Operational Efficiency

• Implement strategies to streamline product research, testing, and development cycles.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance research and innovation efficiency.

6. Costing & Commercial Viability:

• Basic understanding of costings, pricing strategy, and feasibility analysis.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or a related field.
• Experience of 3-4 years in food product development, research, or regulatory compliance in an FMCG Company or manufacturing plant.
• Working knowledge of FSSAI guidelines, clean-label requirements, and food labeling regulations.
• Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and present nutritional data.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel, and research tools for data management and analysis.

Join Lo Foods in shaping the future of nutrition by combining science with innovation Apply now.

About Lo Foods

Lo Foods is more than just a brand; it's purpose-driven with a clear mission: to provide low-carb functional foods to 100 million Indians by 2030. We believe that food is at the core of who we are - after all, we are what we eat.

India currently faces an epidemic of chronic diseases, many driven by our eating habits. Instead of viewing food solely as a means to prevent illness, we harness its power to improve and manage specific health conditions. At Lo Foods, we provide low-carb alternatives to traditional Indian foods, preserving flavours while addressing health concerns.

Our three brands support this mission:

Keto Smart - Low-carb products for the Keto lifestyle.

Protein Chef - Ensuring every home is protein-sufficient and promoting healthier living.

DiabeSmart - Making diabetes management easier while enhancing the pleasure of food.