Aloja-Starkelsen is taking food technology and food science students into its R&D team in northern Latvia from 1 October 2026, with housing and transport provided and applications closing on 30 September 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we checked the company register entry and the product range so you know exactly what kind of food science you would be doing.
The short version: this is ingredient development at an industrial starch plant, not test kitchen work. If your degree is in food technology and you want to see a product go from lab bench to production line, that is what is on offer.
The Company Behind the Placement
The legal entity is ALOJA - STARKELSEN SIA, registration number 40003022419, based at Joglas iela 2, Ungurpils, Alojas pagasts, LimbaΕΎu novads, in northern Latvia.
π₯ The company produces potato starch, proteins, fibres and speciality blends sold under the Alomix name.
π Its human nutrition range serves bakery, dairy analogues, meat analogues, snacks, desserts and emulsions.
π Its animal nutrition range covers pet food, animal feed and young animal nutrition.
π± The company positions itself around measurably lower impact, sustainable ingredient solutions for global food and feed manufacturers.
That product list is the syllabus of the placement, because sustainable ingredient work at this company means starch, protein and fibre chemistry rather than recipe development.
What the Internship Involves
The listing describes a placement inside the Research and Development team, working alongside experienced professionals on live projects.
π¬ Engaging in meaningful work that feeds into ongoing projects, creating new and sustainable ingredients and solutions.
π Receiving comprehensive training and mentorship from industry experts.
π€ Building professional relationships within a community of food scientists, engineers and business leaders inside and outside the company.
π A stated possibility of moving into a full time position after successfully completing the internship.
Who Can Apply
π Enrolment in, or recent graduation from, a food technology or food science programme.
π A genuine interest in food development and a desire to learn and grow.
π£οΈ Collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills.
π The working language is English.
Housing, Transport and Pay
π The company states plainly that it provides housing and transportation, describing it as ensuring a seamless transition into the role.
β Free coffee and snacks are listed among the benefits.
πΈ No salary figure is published, so treat the placement as unpaid with living costs substantially covered by the housing and transport provision.
According to Youth Works Hub's review of this listing, housing plus transport in a rural Latvian location removes the two costs that usually make an unpaid placement unworkable, which is the practical argument for this one.
Duration and the Date Conflict
β³ The listing text says the programme spans three to nine months.
π The structured duration field on the same listing says three to six months.
β οΈ Those two do not match, so agree the end date in writing before you commit.
π The published weekly hours field reads eight hours per week, which does not fit a full time R&D placement either. Confirm the real schedule with the recruiter.
Where Aloja Actually Is
π The plant sits in Ungurpils, in the Aloja area of LimbaΕΎi municipality, in the north of Latvia towards the Estonian border.
π This is a rural industrial location rather than a city placement, which is exactly why the company provides housing and transport.
How to Apply
Applications go by email with a CV and a motivation letter, or through the listing's own application route. The advertisement was posted by a member of the R&D team rather than by a recruitment department, so a message that names the part of the product range you want to work on will read as more than a template.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the internship paid?
No salary is published. Housing, transportation, coffee and snacks are listed as what the company provides.
How long does it last?
The text says three to nine months and the structured field says three to six. Confirm the duration directly with the company.
What background do I need?
Enrolment in or recent graduation from a food technology or food science programme, plus interest in food development.
Is accommodation really provided?
Yes. The listing states the company provides housing and transportation for interns.
Could it lead to a job?
The listing mentions the possibility of transitioning into a full time position after successfully completing the internship.
What does the company make?
Potato starch, proteins, fibres and speciality blends for both human food and animal nutrition markets.
Deadline
β³ 30 September 2026
The placement starts on 1 October 2026, the day after the deadline, so applications are being read as they arrive. Find more opportunities like this, explained in plain language, on Youth Works Hub.
Link
π Company website: https://alojas.lv
π§ Applications, CV and motivation letter: fralatania@alojas.lv
