Deniz Ataman

Deniz Ataman

Deputy Editor – North America

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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Why Coke and Pepsi are using soda to win sports fans

Why Coke and Pepsi are using soda to win sports fans

By Deniz Ataman

While sports drinks and water are more closely tied to athletic performance, soda brands such as Pepsi, Sprite and Mountain Dew are using sports partnerships to connect with fans rather than athletes