Description We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain relevant experience to jump-start your career. You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on our purpose to “Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future” and contributing to critical work for the business. As a Summer 2026 Intern, you will have opportunities to learn and contribute to what’s on trend in food & beverage while building a robust network, demonstrating leadership skills, and having fun.
This internship will provide an opportunity to support regulatory programs for a global food company while gaining hands-on experience with the processes, standards, and compliance requirements that ensure accurate labeling and nutritional information. Interns will develop a strong understanding of how regulatory practices influence product development, risk management, and cross functional decision-making across the organization.
The Regulatory Affairs Intern will support the Regulatory Affairs Manager in coordinating and executing two major compliance programs for the North America region: the Nutritional Testing Protocol Program and the North America Label Guide Program. This role will assist with research, program development, cross functional collaboration, and training creation.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. They should be comfortable working with technical information, collaborating across teams, and offering creative, “outside the box” ideas to enhance compliance processes and tools.
1. North America Nutritional Testing Protocol Program
2. North America Label Guide Program
3. General Regulatory Support
Collaboration: Partner effectively with cross functional teams including R&D, Quality, Legal, Marketing, and Product Management.
Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program, and majoring in Pre-Law, Food Science, Regulatory, or related.
At ofi, we don’t just offer internships, we provide an engaging summer intern experience built on impact, inclusion, and innovation. Come grow with us!
Inclusive Culture – join a diverse global team that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability – bring your authentic self to work every day.
The pay for this role in the state of Chicago, IL $22-24/hr and is based on the candidate’s experience, position responsibilities, and geographic location.
Interns whose permanent addresses more than 35 miles from the work location are eligible for a stipend to offset relocation and housing costs.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.