
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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
