Leading functional ingredients company Beneo is pleased to announce that Ginger Schilling has been named regional sales manager responsible for the Midwestern Region of the U.S.  

Ginger Schilling is the new regional sales manager for the Midwestern region at Beneo.

In her position she will support the food and beverage manufacturers in the region in improving existing and developing new products - both nutritionally and functionally. In collaboration with the Beneo-Institute (nutrition science and legislation), the Beneo-Technology Center (food application and technology) as well as with the company’s marketing experts, she will provide solutions leveraging Beneo’s product portfolio of functional fibers, functional carbohydrates, rice ingredients and functional proteins.   

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Ginger to Beneo’s U.S. sales team,” said Jon Peters, president of Beneo Inc.

“With Ginger’s in-depth knowledge and experience in research, food science and sales, her appointment even further strengthens Beneo’s continuing commitment to provide the highest level of expertise and service to our customers in developing innovative and healthy new products.” 

Schilling joins Beneo from Kerry Ingredients America’s Region where she served as the key account manager for the Kellogg Company. Previous positions included product development scientist for the Kellogg Company where she supported the company’s Frozen Foods Innovation Platform in developing new product lines, product improvements and cost efficiencies.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from Missouri State University and a Master of Science degree in Food Science and Chemistry from Kansas State University.