Deniz Ataman

Deputy Editor

Deniz Ataman is the deputy editor of FoodNavigator-USA. With over a decade of experience in multi-media journalism, Deniz worked across different industries including food, beverage, flavor, fragrance, cannabis and music. She holds a BA in psychology from the University of Virginia.

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Nostalgia meets better-for-you soda

Nostalgia meets better-for-you soda

By Deniz Ataman

No Cap! Soda Pop and Icee team up to reimagine iconic frozen flavors as zero-sugar, better-for-you sodas, aiming to attract both nostalgic fans and next-generation consumers

Fresh Fizz brings clean label soda back to basics

Startup Spotlight

Fresh Fizz brings clean label soda back to basics

By Deniz Ataman

By sticking to herbs, spices, juices and natural sweeteners like honey, maple and date syrup, Fresh Fizz’s ingredient list is informing every aspect of its business strategy