Graduated in food science, Aurélie de Ratuld has a Ph.D. in biotechnology applied to aroma. With seven years experience as flavorist and biotechnologist, she joined Diana Pet Food in 2001 to work on innovation projects for both cats and dogs palatability. She then led the R&D team in charge of developing palatable solutions for wet pet food and treats for five years. Since 2010, she has been managing the Diana Pet Food R&D cat platform, focusing on basic research projects dedicated to cat food palatability understanding and improvement through both molecular and holistic approaches of palatability. She was recently promoted as the CSR Director of Diana Pet Food to drive the sustainability policy within the worldwide business.