Michelle is a Food Science and Nutrition Analyst at Mintel, specialising in food science and ingredients, with a focus on nutrition. As part of her role, she is responsible for analysing and providing insights on health, diet and nutrition trends, regulations and food science advances. Prior to joining Mintel, Michelle spent most of her career in the field of nutrition and dietetics, concentrating on food service, clinical nutrition, health and wellness programme management and nutrition research. She previously worked as a nutritionist at Compass Group, a food and support service provide company; science research analyst at Food and Nutrition Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology in the Philippines, where she conducted national clinical research projects; and a therapeutic dietician in a premier hospital in the Philippines.