As part of bringing our food products (dairy products & plant-based alternatives) to market in Europe, and particularly in the Benelux region, we are looking for a talented, motivated, flexible, dynamic, and enthusiastic intern (M/F) to join our Food Regulatory, Nutrition & Marketing BeNeLux team, based in Braine-l’Alleud (near Brussels), for a 3 to 6 months internship starting in August 2026.
Under the supervision of our Food Regulatory & Specification Manager BeNeLux, you will be integrated into a dynamic team and take part in a 360° mission at the heart of our brands, products, and consumer activation initiatives. Our Food Regulatory, Nutrition & Specification team works closely with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders across the Benelux region, including Trade Marketing, Retail Marketing, Quality & Food Safety, Nutrition, Customer Service, and Commercial teams.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to nutrition-related projects promoting healthy and balanced eating habits.
- Ensure regulatory compliance (packaging, recipes, nutrition, marketing claims) within the Benelux region.
- Prepare and monitor notifications for fortified food products in Belgium.
- Support product renovation and innovation projects in collaboration with the R&D team (nutritional specifications and requirements).
- Manage product specifications within the ERP system and ensure compliance before products are launched on the Benelux market.
- Support teams in responding to customer requests related to product quality and specifications.
- Collaborate with the Food Regulatory & Specification Manager on various projects (nutrition, data cleaning, etc.).
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in:
- Understanding regulatory requirements for food products at EU and Benelux level, particularly regarding nutrition, consumer information, marketing activities, and associated regulatory constraints.
- Expanding your experience and expertise in the European food industry, with a particular focus on the Benelux market.
- Strengthening your organizational skills, initiative-taking, autonomy, and creativity.
YOUR PROFILE:
You can apply if:
- You are currently pursuing a Master's degree at university or a Bachelor's degree at a higher education institution in Agricultural Sciences/Agronomy, Bioengineering/Biosciences, Nutrition, Applied Biology, or studying at an International Business School (University, IAE, etc.).
- You are dynamic and enjoy working within a close-knit team, as well as collaborating with international and cross-functional stakeholders (commercial strategy, marketing, quality & food safety, food law, nutrition, etc.).
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and have a good command of English and either French or Dutch.
- You are recognized for your adaptability, organizational and planning skills, flexibility, and strong analytical and summarizing abilities.
- You have knowledge of European food regulations and/or a strong interest in Regulatory Affairs or Quality & Food Safety.
- You are able to provide an internship agreement from your educational institution.
What about my development?
More than a degree, we are looking for personalities who share our mindset and values. Worried about ending up in a photocopying-and-coffee-making internship? Not with us! At Bel, you will be given real responsibilities and will learn to become autonomous while working on meaningful and concrete projects.
Kindness and support are at the core of our culture! We foster close relationships between managers and interns. Successes are celebrated, and mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn. We strongly believe that work and enjoyment go hand in hand. Enthusiasm and optimism are essential parts of who we are.
