November 24/Mahwah, N.J./FFS Press Release -- Robert Frantzen has been promoted to director of Sales & Marketing for Flavor & Fragrance Specialties (FFS). Frantzen is responsible for the strategic growth and development of flavors and fragrances and leads the efforts of the sales and marketing teams in conjunction with technical services. With over 20 years in the industry, including over four years at FFS, Robert’s wide range of experience includes finance and operations as well as senior vice president managing sales in the Fragrance business.

Dianne Sansone also was promoted to director of Technical Services for FFS. Sansone is responsible for the strategic growth and commercial development for the flavor and fragrance technical groups. She oversees all creative, applications and analytical efforts. As a certified senior flavor chemist, her background includes over 20 years of experience with FFS. Professionally, she is an active member of Women in Flavor & Fragrance Commerce (WFFC), where she was honored in 2007, is a member of the Society of Flavor Chemists and has served on the Board of Chemical Sources Association.

From the December 6, 2010, Prepared Foods E-dition