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Food and Health Ingredients Executive Search

Across the food and health ingredients sector, consumer demand is shifting toward preventive wellness and functional nutrition, putting high demand on ingredient suppliers, biotech pioneers, and health product manufacturers. However, securing executive talent with strong technical and commercial capabilities remains one of the greatest hurdles in the market today. As regulations tighten globally, businesses need proven leaders who can successfully guide complex, science-backed compounds from R&D through to commercial execution.

At the same time, private equity investment, strategic M&A, and rapid expansion into CDMO and custom formulation capabilities are reshaping the industry. Ingredient companies must create resilient business models and agile commercial strategies to capture market share in high-growth regions like North America, APAC, EMEA, and LATAM. Navigating global supply chains, integrating acquired businesses, and launching novel bio-actives demand experienced executives who understand international trade and local compliance.

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At CSG Talent, our specialist team delivers targeted food ingredients recruitment and retained executive search for organizations across the globe. Our established nutraceutical recruiters focus on identifying high-impact senior leaders who may not be actively searching for new job opportunities in food ingredients.

From C-suite appointments to niche technical leadership, we help clients build strong management teams designed to deliver long-term growth. We partner across the entire B2B and B2C supply chain, working alongside raw ingredient manufacturers, specialty chemical producers, custom blenders, distributors, and contract development organizations.

Food & Health Ingredient Recruitment Specialists

CSG's specialist food and drink recruitment consultants recruit cross-functionally, covering a range of senior-level roles.

Specialty & Functional Health Ingredients

The surge in preventative health and nutraceuticals relies heavily on clinical backing and effective market penetration. Through tailored functional ingredients executive search, CSG Talent places transformational leadership, including Chief Executive Officers, VP of R&D, Chief Commercial Officers, and Senior Formulation Specialists who bring active health solutions to market across:

  • Gut health innovation, including probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotic compounds
  • Botanical extracts, active vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplement formulations
  • Cognitive performance, immune defense, healthy aging, women’s health, and sports nutrition
  • Bioactive delivery systems, clinical nutrition, and specialty protein ingredients
  • Global regulatory strategy, scientific affairs, and clinical trial management

Food, Beverage & Taste Solutions

Driven by consumer interest in plant-based, low-sugar, and clean-label products, food and beverage brands require advanced ingredient and flavor solutions. Our food nutrition recruitment experts work alongside ingredient developers to recruit Vice Presidents of Sales, Commercial Directors, Application Managers, and Key Account Executives, specializing in:

  • Flavors, taste modulation systems, and natural sugar reduction technologies
  • Clean-label additives, hydrocolloids, texturizers, and plant-based ingredient matrices
  • Custom functional premixes for food, beverage, and dairy applications
  • Macronutrients, specialty starches, and alternative protein sources
  • Technical sales management, applications development, and commercial account leadership

Contract Manufacturing (CDMO/CMO) & Global Distribution

For contract manufacturers and international distributors, strict quality standards are crucial. CSG Talent places various leaders, from Chief Operating Officers and VPs of Supply Chain to Quality Assurance Directors and Plant Managers across:

  • CDMO/CMO contract development, custom blending, and scale-up manufacturing
  • International B2B ingredient distribution, raw material sourcing, and supply chain management
  • Facility operations, plant management, engineering, and EHS leadership
  • Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), regulatory compliance, and cGMP standards
  • Executive leadership, private equity portfolio integration, and strategic M&A execution

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Meet The Team
We worked with the team at CSG Talent to fill a new main board role for the UK. We ended up with a very strong and relevant field of candidates and made an appointment that has proved to be very successful for our business. They have an in-depth knowledge of our sector and we found the team to be one of the very few recruiters with real industry knowledge and networks.
Managing Director
Our consultant at CSG Talent is professional, personable and efficient. They take a longer-term strategic view of their business relationships and is generous in offering people the benefit of their experience and relevant market intelligence. I would have no hesitation in recommending them as someone I would be happy to work with in future.
Purchasing & Business Improvement Manager, Haribo
CSG Talent have been working in partnership with Arla Foods since 2009. I have found the team to be highly professional with great knowledge and insight in to the FMCG industry. I always have complete confidence that they will represent Arla Foods well in the marketplace and only submit candidates who meet the specified criteria. I would be happy to recommend CSG Talent as credible business partners.
Recruitment Manager, Arla Foods
The consumer team are phenomenal with real experience. They made the whole process much easier and were integral to me securing a position.
The team at CSG Talent took the time to understand my experience and what I was looking for which resulted in being able to discuss opportunities with me that I was genuinely interested in as opposed to positions that I could fill but were of little interest which I certainly welcomed. I recommend the consumer team at CSG Talent and would happily work with them in the future.
Dan went through an exhaustive search for us, scanning through hundreds of contacts throughout the US. He found the perfect fit, both experience wise and culture wise. Dan was a great resource for us to use in this search and provided us with an option who immediately helped us grow our business. I would highly recommend Dan and CSG.
President, MacDonald Meat Company, Inc.
I had the pleasure of working with Chris Baldwin during my recent career search, and I can confidently say he is a first-class recruiter in the food and beverage industry. Chris was the very first to reach out to me, and from our initial conversation through every step of the process, his professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional communication stood out. In an industry where recruiter experiences can vary widely, Chris consistently demonstrated a level of transparency and engagement that set him apart. He ensured I was well-informed and well-prepared, keeping me updated and aligned with the opportunity at every turn. His ability to build trust and facilitate clear communication between candidates and companies is a true asset.
Danielle Hertzel Manufacturing Director
James is a dedicated recruiter who prioritizes finding the perfect career fit for you. With a focus on your professional growth, he offers support in making informed decisions. His commitment to his clients' success is commendable. If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey, I highly recommend collaborating with him.
Emilio Perez Director of Beef Processing

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