PET FOOD PROCESSING 38 MEAT+ POULTRY | 07.17 | www.meatpoultry.com BY B O B S I M S | b s i m s @ s o s l a n d.c o m A aron Merrell began collecting experience in the pet food and treat industry in high school. What started as after school and weekend employment prepared him for a future in the industry. The experience and network contacts would prove invaluable to his current role as CEO of Fresno, California-based Plato Pet Treats. Photos: Eric Paul Zamora Going to the dogs Plato Pet Treats sniffs out a lucrative nichehttp://www.meatpoultry.com