New GM for Frutarom Health Business Unit

FRUTAROM Ltd., the seventh largest company in flavours and specialty fine ingredients, has appointed Salvatore Gargano as general manager of its Health Business Unit. The appointment is part of Frutarom's strategy to strengthen its position in the healthy products market, and expand its focus on creating unique combinations of taste and health solutions. Gargano comes to Frutarom following six years as global director of the "Actives" division of the Care Chemicals business unit of Cognis Group and as GM of division activities in Cognis Group's Spain subsidiary (Barcelona). Prior to that he served 10 years as marketing director for Indena SpA (Milan). Gargano and Frutarom will implement new strategies in the health market by further leverage and integration of acquired health businesses, and via alignment of all processes globally within Frutarom Health Division. They also will enhance collaboration with commercial and scientific partners to further penetrate the market with innovative solutions and faster product-development processes.(the end)Air Zoom Pegasus EM