Food Technology Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences

Overview

Want to know how ideas become food products?

During this  Food Technology study programme at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, you’ll learn how food products are developed, tested and manufactured. You’ll combine theory in the classroom with hands-on experience in our kitchens and laboratories, while taking courses in chemistry, (micro)biology, nutrition and marketing. You’ll explore why food products spoil, how flavour can be influenced and how to make sure food is safe. You’ll also create and test products such as instant noodles, herbs and spices, and plant-based ice cream, and learn how to turn a recipe into a product that can be manufactured on a large scale.

You’ll put your knowledge into practice by working on assignments for real food companies. Through internships and company visits, you’ll get to know the food industry and prepare for a career in a sector with excellent job prospects.

Job opportunities

You could work for companies specialising in sports nutrition, soft drinks, healthy snacks, plant-based products or ingredients for the food industry. From multinational food companies like PepsiCo to local breweries, there are plenty of career opportunities. Or perhaps you will develop and launch your own product.

• Process technologist at a cheese maker of beer brewery: translate a recipe into a production process

• Food Developer at the R&D department of KraftHeinz or PepsiCo: develop, create and test new food products
• Food safety manager at Heineken: check if standards, rules and regulations are met