Bell Flavors and Fragrances has expanded its professional staffing at its Northbrook, Ill. headquarters, creating two new positions as a result.

In the flavor department, Cynthia Lipka has been hired as senior flavorist. She brings with her more than than 17 years of experience as a flavor chemist working at Synergy Flavors Inc., Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. and the Hershey Co.

Also in flavor, Grace Johnson was appointed as marketing coordinator. She comes to Bell from the non-profit world where she created marketing materials and member presentations.

In the fragrance department, Mary Shum and Pamela Angeles were appointed to new positions in the company. Shum will be the account manager of fragrances at Bell Flavors and Fragrances Canada. She has more than 20 years of experience in sales in flavors and fragrances, and vast sales experience in Canada.

Meanwhile, Angeles was appointed to business development executive of fragrance growth accounts. Angeles has an extensive background in fragrance development sales and has held senior positions at Robertet and Symrise.

 Bell Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. is a manufacturer of flavors and fragrances. The company has manufacturing plants in five countries, as well as more than 40 sales offices around the world.