Back to Blog
Laura Dunn Nelson
Laura Dunn Nelson
VP, Food Safety & Sustainability

Laura Dunn Nelson is Alchemy's Vice President of Food Safety. She brings over 30 years of experience implementing food safety and quality control programs for processing, packaging, food service, and retail operations. She has worked with global retailers and manufacturers in the implementation of their food and workplace safety programs. Laura is a graduate of University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology.

Posts by Laura Dunn Nelson

Training

Why Employees Are Really Leaving (and How to Stop It)

Employees have been leaving their roles at an accelerated pace. Recent research reveals deeper reasons behind the trend and most companies aren’t prepared for what it means.

Read more
Food Safety

The Art of Communication to Senior Leadership

Advocating for food safety resources requires aligning your case with leadership priorities and leveraging data-driven insights. Learn strategies to communicate effectively and achieve successful outcomes.

Read more
Food Safety Training

Science in Action: World Food Safety Day – June 7, 2025

Science-backed training connects knowledge with action, fostering compliance and safer practices in food safety. By enhancing skills and motivating behavior, it supports operational excellence.

Read more
Compliance Food Safety

What’s New in GFSI Benchmarking — Key Updates You Need to Know

The GFSI Benchmarking Requirements version 2024 introduces key updates such as alignment with global standards, a stronger focus on food safety culture, and structured change management processes. Preparing now by reviewing these changes and updating your food safety management system will help ensure a smooth transition and ongoing compliance.

Read more
Training

The Silver Tsunami: How Aging Populations Are Reshaping the Workforce

The Silver Tsunami refers to the global surge in the number of older adults, particularly those aged 65 and older, as baby boomers enter retirement. The impacts of this demographic shift are far-reaching, affecting everything including our workforce and economic growth.

Read more
Take the Fear Out of Your Supply Chain with a Risk Mitigation Mindset
Food Safety

Take the Fear Out of Your Supply Chain with a Risk Mitigation Mindset

If uncertainty over your supply chain keeps you awake at night, our food safety expert Laura Dunn Nelson can help. Check out her tips for adding a risk mitigation mindset to the food supply chain.

Read more
Food Safety Training

Strengthen Your Food Safety Culture with a Risk Mitigation Mindset

A risk mitigation mindset can help your employees look out for new threats before it’s too late. Learn how to bolster your food safety culture with these seven steps.

Read more
Food Safety Training

Mitigate Food Safety Risks with A Crisis Management Plan

The food industry remains exceedingly vulnerable to inflation pressures, product shortages, cyberattacks, and food fraud. A crisis management plan can help reduce downtime, protect food quality, and maintain customer trust.

Read more
Compliance Food Safety Operations Training Workplace Safety

Batten Down the Hatches for the Manufacturing Headwinds of 2023

Manufacturers face new and greater challenges in 2023. Learn how to prepare and weather the storm with these training tips.

Read more
Food Safety

New FDA Food Traceability Proposal and What it Means for You

Last week, the FDA issued its proposal for new food traceability record keeping requirements. The new rules would extend beyond existing regulations for any company that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds certain foods. For many in our industry, this is a radical shift in data management and tracking for ingredients and products. Here are four ways to prepare.

Read more