March 4/Chicago/Press Release -- Thomas Douglass has been named fortification director for Caravan Ingredients.

In this marketing role, Douglass will be responsible for the development and execution of category growth strategies within the fortification platform. In addition, he will work to identify business development opportunities to grow Caravan Ingredients' fortification business.

Douglass most recently joins Caravan Ingredients from Glanbia Nutritionals, where he worked as a sales manager revitalizing sales in its Eastern territory. Prior to this role, Douglass held executive leadership  positions with Flavor & Fragrance Specialities and Allied Blending and Ingredients. He brings to Caravan Ingredients 28 years of experience in the food industry.

Mary Bentley, vice president of Marketing and Business Development for Caravan Ingredients, said, "We look forward to Tom's contributions to growing our position in the fortification market with his strong blend of strategy and business development skills."