Deniz Ataman is the deputy editor for FoodNavigator-USA where she reports on the food and beverage industry through business, policy and ingredient lenses. With extensive experience moderating panels on crucial industry topics such as alternative proteins and the seafood supply chain, she has contributed to both FoodNavigator-USA and other adjacent events. Previously, she served as the managing editor for the trade publication Perfumer & Flavorist Magazine, where she led the brand's editorial and served as conference director for the magazine's two events, Flavorcon and World Perfumery Congress in both the US and Europe.