Rockleigh, NJ-based Flavor and fragrance producer Takasago International (USA), has appointed Ratapol Teratanavat as Director of Consumer Insights and Market Research, to manage projects for its Flavor Division in the US, Brazil and Mexico.

Takasago International (USA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Takasago International Corporation, which was established in Japan in 1920. The company develops flavors, fragrances, fine chemicals and aroma chemicals for food, beverage, fine fragrance, household, personal care and industrial brands. Last year, the company appointed former Avon Products exec Dulce Paredes as VP of Consumer Insights and Market Research.

For the past seven years, Teratanavat (pictured) served as Manager of the Market Information and Consumer Research Group at Philip Morris parent company Altria Client Services, where he led a product research team working on the smokeless tobacco product category.

Brian Buck, SVP and General Manager, comments: ‘Dr Teratanavat brings the experience and enthusiasm that promise to make a vital contribution to our flavor team.

Web site: www.takasago.com .

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