Job Overview
We are the Lavazza HR Talent Acquisition Team and we’re looking for a Discovery Intern to join our Food R&D; Discovery Team at our Innovation Center in Turin.
The selected candidate, in collaboration with the tutor, will support the Discovery Team in exploring innovative product concepts and emerging opportunities within the Food & Beverage sector.
Working alongside the Discovery team and collaborating with different R&D; functions, the intern will contribute to innovation projects while developing practical experience in product development, consumer trends analysis, and experimental activities.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the scouting and analysis of emerging market, consumer and food trends
- Contribute to the development of innovative product concepts and new business opportunities
- Assist in laboratory trials, product testing and proof‑of‑concept activities
- Support project management activities across different R&D; stakeholders, including Packaging, Systems & Machines and external partners
- Collect, organize and present project findings,



insights and recommendations to the team

Internship Details
- Six‑month internship with full‑time commitment, starting in September 2026
- Fluency in Italian and English
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related disciplines
- Passionate about innovation, new food trends and product development
- Good analytical skills and comfortable working with Excel and PowerPoint
- Curious, proactive and eager to work in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
- Flexible way of working

Benefits
- Free company canteen
- Access to corporate gym
- Dynamic work experience in an international context
- Free coffee (of course)

Next Steps
- Our Talent Acquisition Team will assess your application and, if you have what we’re looking for, you’ll be contacted for an initial interview
- If you make it to the shortlist, you’ll be interviewed by your future manager
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📌 Food R&D Discovery Intern: Trends (Italia)
🏢 Luigi Lavazza
📍 Italia