06 Apr 2016 --- Horn, the US ingredients and raw materials company, is creating a new specialist nutrition unit called Horn Human Nutrition, as part of a reorganization. The new unit will house a number of Horn’s businesses: Horn FoodTech, Horn Nutraceuticals and its manufacturing unit Nutri Granulations.
Kevin Salerno, president of Horn Human Nutrition, said: “The creation of Horn Human Nutrition expands our capacity for serving our valued partners and fortifies our company’s leadership within the functional foods, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and other human nutrition markets.
“There are natural crossovers within these markets and the formation of this new division provides a platform for Horn to better service the industry and maximise business opportunities within existing partnerships.”
It is unclear if the reorganization has led to any job losses.
The company has also announced an executive change. Jacqueline Grisotti, a long-standing executive, has been promoted to the role of sales manager at Horn FoodTech.
A food scientist with nearly 25 years’ experience, Grisotti will be tasked with leading the Horn FoodTech sales team to drive cost-savings.
She will work alongside Adam Ernst, vice president of Horn Nutraceuticals, and Sandy Chien, vice president of Innovative Products at Horn.
Grissoti said: “The FoodTech team is comprised of some of the finest food technologist in this industry and I am eager to take the lead of such an impressive, seasoned group.
“Without a doubt we are poised for significant with the creative of Horn Human Nutrition and the availability of addition resources and opportunities for our teams.”
Established in 1961, Horn is headquartered in California. Its other major units include Animal Wellness, and Coatings and Buildings Materials and Advanced Materials.