With over 18 years of experience in the food and pet care industries, Melissa leads the Pet Care business at FONA International. An emerging leader in flavor solutions for pet food, treats, supplements and healthcare applications, FONA excels as providing natural flavors to enhance palatability, culinary appeal and humanized aromas. Melissa is a regular presenter at FONA's famous Flavor University, including their annual Pet Care Flavor 201 course. Melissa holds a Bachelors degree in Food Science & Technology from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.