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Product Insights & Innovation Internship 2026

A Taste of What You’ll Do

This internship provides a unique opportunity to see the integration of sensory and product insights across a broad cross-section in a major Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company. Previous projects include product development of new brands and line extensions, varietal-specific category reviews, competitor assessments, wine style quality monitoring, correlating sensory to chemistry, and shelf-life studies.

  • Work with cross functional teams to develop, implement, and report on defined projects.
  • Learn how to professionally evaluate the sensory profile of many different styles of wine.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal sensory scientists, winemakers, chemists and other cross functional partners.
  • Produce written/oral presentations of methodology, activities, and results of project work.

 

What You’ll Need

  • Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree OR have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in the following areas: School of Life Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, or School of Engineering (Business or social sciences degrees are not eligible for this internship, such as ag business, psychology, etc).
  • Available for the entire duration of the internship program area(s) of interest.
  • Candidate is required to have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver’s license based on the position’s location within 30 days of hire.
  • Required to drive to and from varying production locations up to 25% of the time.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs. when necessary.
  • Required to work at heights of 50 feet, on tops of tanks inspecting wine surfaces when necessary.
  • Required to be 21 years of age.
  • Requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
  • Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

 

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