Speakers

Laura Anderson

Nutrition Manager

Laura Anderson is the Nutrition Manager at the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ), where she leads a strategic programme focused on New Zealand dairy’s contribution to healthy diets and evidence-based food policy settings.  

In this role, Laura focuses on translating nutrition science into evidence-based industry positions and communications, supporting proactive engagement on nutrition-related public policy issues in New Zealand and internationally, and strengthening stakeholder relationships. Her work includes monitoring and responding to emerging nutrition policy developments affecting dairy, including food classification systems, dietary guidance, and evolving discussions on dairy's role in healthy dietary patterns and food processing.

Laura brings 25 years' experience across nutrition, health and food policy, including senior leadership roles at DCANZ, Fonterra and Unilever. She has led global nutrition strategy, represented the dairy sector in international policy and stakeholder forums, and is skilled at translating complex science into practical policy, communications and advocacy.

Laura is passionate about ensuring nutrition policy discussions are grounded in robust evidence and recognise the role of dairy foods in healthy, sustainable dietary patterns.