Job Description
Who we are
VERGER is a purpose-driven company rooted in Sri Lanka, dedicated to crafting sustainable, high-quality natural ingredients for the global Flavor, Fragrance, and Health & Wellness industries. With deep expertise in sourcing, extraction, and processing of botanicals, we deliver authentic, traceable ingredients to some of the world’s leading companies. Over the years, VERGER has evolved from a regional producer into a globally recognized partner, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and responsible sourcing. We work closely with our communities, protect the environment, and champion transparency across our supply chains. At VERGER, our purpose is simple yet powerful: “we cultivate smiles” – whether it’s with our customers, our farmers, our teams, or the end consumers who experience the joy of our ingredients. As we expand our Naturals Division, we invite passionate, driven individuals to join us.
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Executive - NPD, this will play a key role in developing innovative and market-oriented spice products tailored for both domestic and international markets. This position will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end process of new product development—from concept generation to commercialization—ensuring alignment with global food trends, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. The role involves hands-on formulation, trial execution, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with production, quality, and marketing teams.
This position is ideal for a technically sound, creative, and detail-oriented food technologist who is passionate about flavor innovation and product differentiation in a competitive export market.
Your role will involve,
- Support in the ideation, formulation, and development of new spice blends and value-added products.
- Conduct product trials, shelf-life studies, and sensory evaluations.
- Work closely with the Quality, Production, and Marketing teams to align on product feasibility and market trends.
- Research international market demands, customer preferences, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of formulations, trials, and test results.
- Collaborate with packaging and design teams to develop customer-friendly formats.
You should have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field.
- 1+ years of relevant experience in NPD within the food/spices industry.
- Strong understanding of food safety standards, and export regulations.
- Creative mindset with strong analytical and communication skills.
- Hands-on experience in formulation, testing, and documentation.
Location:
Horana
Please apply with your detailed CV clearly indicating the position applied for within 10 days of this advertisement.
Send your CV to:
Head of People and Strategy
Verger Naturals (Pvt) Ltd
1A, Level 5, Unity Place, Colombo 03
Sri Lanka
