Summer 2027
Product Development Intern
Posted on 8/5/2026
Winland Foods
501-1,000 employees
Global private-label and branded food manufacturer
Compensation Overview
$27.50/hr
Oak Brook, IL, USA
Hybrid
Tuesday–Thursday are required in the Oak Brook office; Monday and Friday are remote.
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- Apply food science principles to meet project objectives.
- Work independently and as part of various teams on project assignments with guidance as needed.
- Develop knowledge and skills relevant to a career as a Packaging Engineer after graduation.
- Understand the function of ingredients within a formula.
- Gain exposure to manufacturing equipment and understand the impact of process conditions and controls.
- Present findings to cross-functional and Research and Development leadership teams.
- Assess how each role affects product commercialization and build influencing and negotiating skills to align the team.
- Work on new product development, including concept and prototype work.
- Support cost savings initiatives, optimization, quality improvements, and material substitutions.
- Support product renovation by modifying existing product attributes to address operational issues or customer needs.
- Explore ingredients by testing new options that may improve product performance or functionality.
- Work toward project goals and deliver project objectives with cross-functional teams.
Winland Foods manufactures private label and branded food products for retailers, co-packers, and foodservice customers, with a range that includes pasta, sauces, dressings, syrups, jams, pie fillings, pita chips, and dry dinners. It produces items for both private-label programs and its own consumer brands, selling to mainstream grocers, big-box retailers, e-commerce platforms, and industrial customers, often through co-packing arrangements. The company operates with vertical integration and a broad network of facilities across North America and Europe, and in 2025 merged with La Doria to form Windoria, expanding global scale and supply-chain capabilities. Its goal is to meet growing demand for private-label foods by providing a wide manufactured portfolio and using Windoria’s platform to serve retailers and brands worldwide.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Oak Brook, Illinois
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Winland is spending $38.5 million in St. Louis, adding capacity and 25 jobs by fall 2026.
- The February 2026 protein-pasta launch targets healthier-eating demand across Mueller's, Creamette, and Prince.
- Windoria's September 2025 merger expands sales to roughly $4 billion, strengthening retailer negotiations.
What critics are saying
- Prop 65 notices on No Yolks and Bettergoods create recall, penalty, and labeling exposure.
- The Windoria merger concentrates execution risk across U.S. and Italy integration by 2026.
- Pasta plants need continuous capex; a demand shock or customer loss hits utilization fast.
What makes Winland Foods unique
- Windoria gives Winland global scale, 28 factories, and Investindustrial-backed procurement leverage.
- Winland spans retail, foodservice, and co-pack, reducing dependence on one buyer class.
- Its pasta brands and private-label portfolio cover everyday staples buyers reorder relentlessly.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
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Home Office Stipend
Company News
Winland Foods to invest $38.5 million in pasta facility. 04.14.2026 ST. LOUIS - Food manufacturer Winland Foods Inc. is investing $38.5 million to expand its pasta production plant in South St. Louis, according to the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). Under the project, Oak Brook, Ill.-based Winland plans to boost its manufacturing capacity and flexibility at the facility for making and packaging jumbo shell products, including the addition of production lines and rail car access, the Missouri DED said. Besides jumbo shells, the plant at 611 E Marceau St. in St. Louis produces egg pasta and manicotti. "This investment will add significant capacity to our local facility," said Bob Chapin, technical operations manager for Winland Foods and previously the manager for the St. Louis plant. "Our passion for producing high-quality food starts with our manufacturing process, and here in St. Louis, we have all the ingredients for success. We look forward to continued growth here moving forward." Expanded production at Winland's St. Louis plant is expected to go into operation this fall, the Missouri DED said. The investment will create 25 new jobs at the facility, which currently has more than 100 employees. "Winland Foods' $38.5 million investment and 25 new jobs demonstrate continued confidence in the economic advantages that have made our state a leading business destination," said Michelle Hataway, director of the Missouri DED. "Team DED is proud to support this growth, which will generate lasting economic impact and continue to help Missourians prosper in the St. Louis region." Overall, Winland operates 17 production facilities, including 14 in the United States, 1 in Canada and 2 in Italy. Serving the retail, private label and foodservice markets, Winland fields a meal preparation-focused product line, including pasta, sauces, syrups, dressings, jams and jellies, pie fillings, pita chips, dry dinners, dry baking ingredients and plant-based protein. Its broad roster of pasta brands includes Mueller's, Creamette, San Giorgio, Prince, Anthony's, No Yolks, Light 'n Fluffy, Pennsylvania Dutch, Ronco, Wacky Mac, Skinner, American Beauty, Golden Grain, Mrs. Weiss', Pasta Lensi and Luxury. Get better food industry search results. Adding us tells Google to prioritize Food Business News stories.
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