Westland Milk Products
Andrew Saunders is a highly experienced professional in the dairy product innovation and development sector. Currently serving as Principal Innovation Scientist at Westland Milk Products since June 2016, Andrew leads the exploration of new product and processing opportunities while previously holding the position of New Product Development Manager. Prior experience includes over 15 years at Fonterra, where Andrew held multiple positions ranging from Technical Manager of the Creams, Fats, and Spreads Team to Principal and Senior Research Technologist, focusing on cream and fat-based dairy products. Andrew also spent a decade at the Food Technology Research Centre, managing applied food research and leading research initiatives for New Zealand food companies. Educationally, Andrew holds a PhD in Plant Physiology and a B.Hort.Sc(Hons) in Horticulture, both from Massey University.
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Westland Milk Products
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Westland Milk Products is one of New Zealand’s largest dairy processors located in the West Coast and Canterbury regions of New Zealand. Providing over 1,500 jobs (including staff, farmers and their employees). Westland Milk Products is the largest employer on the West Coast and a key economic driver of the regional economy, generating more than 14% of the region’s GDP. Westland produces high quality butter, dairy powders, UHT milk & cream and specialist nutritional products with a combination of milk sourced from farmers in a small geographical area beneath the majestic Southern Alps of New Zealand’s South Island, manufacturing expertise and rigorous quality standards. Our premium product range combines innovation and tradition to bring a new level of nourishment to our customers. Our customers are located in more than 50 countries worldwide. Our brands include Westpro, Westpro Nutrition and Westgold butter. EasiYo, the iconic New Zealand brand of make-at-home yogurt is also part of the Westland family.