Melanie Zanoza Bartelme

Melanie Zanoza Bartelme is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the food and drink industry. Currently serving as Associate Director and Global Food Analyst at Mintel since September 2017, Melanie specializes in translating food trends into actionable insights for clients and presents these findings through engaging presentations. Prior to this role, Melanie worked as Associate Editor at the Institute of Food Technologists, where innovation in food and drink was a primary focus. Melanie's career includes writing for Groupon and Publications International, where substantial contributions were made to blogging, editing, and creating children's books. Melanie holds degrees in Journalism and Anthropology from Northwestern University.