Sharon Natoli is Founding Director of Food & Nutrition Australia (est. 1997) and a sought after advisor to food makers, manufacturers, producers, research and development corporations and franchises. She has qualifications in nutrition and business marketing and for the past 25 years has worked with global and local food brands and producers, identifying the health and nutritional attributes of their products and linking these with strategy and innovation.
She assists those in the business of food to prepare for the future by sharing her insights and wisdom around emerging consumer values influencing the future of food, and connecting global change to local strategy.
Sharon maintains regular contact with individuals seeking to change their eating habits providing her with a grass roots understanding of the drivers behind consumer purchasing decisions and how to communicate in a way that motivates for change.
Sharon believes the current environment in which food businesses operate provides significant opportunity for those looking to enhance performance, to make a difference to the health of the population and the planet, to engage teams and stakeholders, and to remain relevant in the decades ahead.