About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job purpose

The internship project aims to support R&D activities through a learning-oriented and hands-on experience focused on the collection, organization and basic analysis of market and technical data related to shelf-stable pasta-based meal solutions. The intern will gain exposure to pilot plant, laboratory and R&D processes, with the opportunity to actively participate in the early development and testing of new product concepts.

Job description

• Support the creation of a structured database by collecting and organizing data from external sources (e.g. Mintel/GNPD) and mapping existing shelf-stable products available on the market
• Contribute to the analysis of basic physicochemical characteristics in collaboration with internal laboratories, with the aim of building an integrated database (market insights + technical information)
• Support the exploration of new shelf-stable pasta-based meal concepts (dry and wet), contributing to the consolidation of internal know-how and supporting future innovation projects

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Food Technology / Food Science
• Theoretical knowledge of food processing technologies
• Interest in product development in a pilot plant environment
• Understanding of experimental trials and data collection
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English
• Curiosity and willingness to learn through hands-on R&D activities
• Analytic mindset, with the ability to observe, structure and interpret experimental results and to connect across different topics
• Precision and strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and team-oriented attitude

What we offer

• 6-months curricular/extra-curricular internship located in Parma
• Competitive Internship salary + relocation allowance
• Personal tutoring and constant support from your team to develop your personal and business skills
• First-hand experience working on live projects, as the fastest way to learn
• Free access to our company canteen
• Access to our onsite shop where you can pick up our products at a generously discounted price
• Flexible ways of working
• A unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of the number one pasta company leader in the world!

 
Additional Information

Location: Parma
Start date: July 2026
Duration: 6 months

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.