Ingredients

In a world of globalisation there has never been so much importance placed on sustainability within farming and reducing the environmental impact of farming on our world. The ground-breaking development within the Animal Health & Nutrition sector is consistently combating these challenges and without the opportunities for growth and access to global talent these advancements in technology would plateau.

We have a team of specialist consultants who focus exclusively on the Animal Health & Nutrition sectors, we have extensive connections within the sectors from SMEs to multi-national corporations and private-equity groups, specialising in mid-level management, Executive and C-level searches on a global basis.

In response to the increasing concern over climate change, animal welfare and foodborne illnesses, the Biotechnology Industry are creating lab-grown food and beverage which avoid animal slaughter and transportation. These products are created using many of the same tissue engineering and cell biology techniques traditionally used in regenerative medicine. The commercialised products range from cell grown meat all the way to Dairy and Infant Breastmilk. This Industry is vital as it also allows for modified nutritional elements within the products for specific needs.

At Mackenzie Stuart we have a team of experienced consultants specialising in this industry which is combating many current day issues. The expertise focus on mid-level management to Executive and C-Level roles across all job functions within the food technology sector.

The Flavour and Fragrance industry plays a crucial part in many sectors and is present in everyday life from fashion & beauty, candles & décor, through to hygiene and home care. Modern day Perfumery is comparable to Pharmacy or Petrochemicals in terms of production scale and product cost and is expected to grow at a rate of 5.91% CAGR 2021-2026. While maintaining its core roots in creativity and art, the industry has been vastly influenced by technology, sustainability, and digital transformation to make it an extremely fast paced and ever-changing global market sector.

Our specialist Flavours & Fragrances Division works closely with our clients, utilising unique industry-specific knowledge and market insights to provide a consultative and personalised approach that encourages long-term collaboration and a partnership. Our specialist consultants have a combined industry-specific experience of over a decade in Flavours & Fragrances that is extremely valuable to ensure the selection of top talent for our clients.

The Food & Nutrition Ingredients market is constantly evolving due to the everchanging demands of consumers and increasing concerns surrounding health. Functional foods require the development of new clean-label and healthier ingredients to assist with a variety of health benefits such as weight management and sleep. Additionally, the creation of Plant-based ingredients have gained popularity to produce beverages, meat and dairy alternatives promoting organic consumption. The fast growing and dynamic nature of the market means companies are always on the lookout for talent to maintain their competitive edge.

Nutrition & Health has been one of the fastest-growing Ingredients sub-sectors for Mackenzie Stuart. With high demand for Nutraceuticals in North America for many years now, we have seen this increase across all continents, especially post-pandemic. “Health supplements” & diet-enhancing nutritional products such as “Protein Shakes” and “Protein Bars” have become part of daily life in many countries, creating high demand for quality, health-enhancing ingredients. Mackenzie Stuart partners with many Ingredients manufacturers & distributors, sourcing passionate experts from within the industry.

The Personal & Home care market is a budding industry that is continually evolving through research and innovation. Executives in the market need to be strategic and capable of spearheading a competitive marketplace. As new technologies strive to increase the sustainability of products, ambitious and progressive teams have battled recent supply change issues. We understand the complexities of the modern pressures and aim to catalyse progression through engaging with talent that can seek opportunities and respond to disruptions in the market.

In order to satisfy the ever-increasing need for innovative drugs and therapeutics in today’s world, the global Pharmaceutical Ingredients Industry is a fast-moving market aimed at developing and supplying complex chemical building blocks (intermediates), novel active ingredients (API) and unique drug delivery technologies (excipients), to provide drug manufacturers with the tools needed to consistently improve global health. In a highly regulated market such as the Pharmaceutical Industry, it is imperative that manufacturers and distributors of Pharmaceutical Ingredients maintain the highest quality and regulatory standards, throughout the production, storage and transport of products.

At Mackenzie Stuart, we have a team of experienced consultants, dedicated to moving talented individuals throughout the Pharmaceutical Ingredients Industry. Our expertise covers all areas of business life, focusing predominantly on mid-level management to Executive and C-Level roles across commercial functions (Sales & Marketing, Business Development, M&A and Product Management), technical functions (Research & Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Health, Safety & Environment) and operational functions (Production, Supply Chain).