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Hiring a VP Sales or Sales Director in speciality ingredients is not just about finding someone with a strong title or a big network. The most successful leaders combine market credibility, commercial range, leadership maturity, and the ability to drive growth across complex customer channels.

Hiring senior commercial professionals in the US flavor and ingredient market requires more than a strong résumé. In a specialist sector, successful hiring depends on market relevance, leadership capability, and long-term fit. This guide outlines how to define the role, assess candidates properly, and improve your chances of making the right hire.

A look at what Puratos’ planned acquisition of Dawn Foods may signal for the wider bakery ingredients market, and why complementary capability, customer reach and leadership are becoming increasingly important.

A flavourist is one of the most specialised professionals in the food and beverage industry, responsible for developing the flavours used in products ranging from soft drinks and confectionery to snacks and oral care. This article explores what flavourists do, how they are trained, and why recruiting experienced flavourists can be one of the most challenging tasks for flavour houses worldwide.

Over the past decade, our team has supported flavour houses worldwide in securing highly specialised technical talent. From Senior Flavourists to Technical Directors, we help leading flavour manufacturers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia identify the expertise needed to drive innovation and product development.

Paragon Talent partnered with SBJP Bottling / Atlantica Foods to rapidly secure two senior commercial leaders for their European operations. Leveraging deep industry expertise and networks in the juice and bottling sectors, Paragon delivered highly qualified candidates who combined sector knowledge, leadership experience, and cultural fit—ensuring a seamless transition and immediate business impact.