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Discover the Flavor Industry: Takasago 101
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Wed, Feb 25, 2026
5 PM – 6 PM EST (GMT-5)
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Takasago is a major global producer of flavors, fragrances, and fine chemicals, founded in Japan in 1920, that serves the food, beverage, and personal care industries worldwide with advanced aroma technologies.
This event will showcase Takasago's aroma business and career opportunities with the organization. Speaker meet & greet to follow.
Food Provided (Light beverages and snacks.)
Speakers
Markus Eckert
VP Americas, Flavor Creation & Technology
Takasago International Corp
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-eckert-042812
Dr. Eckert is a Food & Flavor Industry Executive with over 30 years of significant international experience. Markus currently holds the position of Vice President of Flavor Creation & Technology at Takasago International Corp. in Rockleigh, NJ.
Prior to Takasago, he has held various managerial and executive positions with leading international flavor and fragrance corporations such as Dragoco, Bush Boake Allen, IFF Danisco, Mastertaste and Kerry.
Throughout his career, he has developed and successfully commercialized new flavors, taste modulation and encapsulation systems as well as new process technologies.
Markus studied at the University of Hohenheim in Germany earning a Ph.D in Natural Sciences with a Masters in Food Engineering & Nutrition.
Ratapol Teratanavat
Global VP, Consumer Insights & Market Research
Takasago International Corp
linkedin.com/in/ratapol-teratanavat-39076511
Ratapol Teratanavat is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in the field of consumer insights and market research. He has held various leadership positions at prominent companies, including Takasago International Corp. (USA) and Altria, where as Global VP, Consumer Insights & Market Research, he has developed and executed market research strategies to inform business decisions.
A holder of a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University and an MBA in Marketing from California State University, Fullerton, Ratapol brings a strong academic background to his work. He is proficient in multiple languages, including English, and has a proven track record of driving business growth through data-driven insights.