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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff is joined by Keith Seiz of the California Walnut Board and Kartik Das, founder of the emerging snack brand Dusra.
The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how commodity boards can play a critical role in supporting food and beverage startups — not just through marketing, but via product innovation, R&D resources, and industry connections. Keith shares how the California Walnut Board helps brands unlock the full potential of walnuts, from selecting the right varietals to facilitating prototyping and sourcing. Kartik discusses how this partnership enabled the successful development of Dusra’s newest snack mix — a modern take on Indian flavors featuring skinless California walnuts, chickpea puffs, and vegan dark chocolate.
This episode is a must-listen for founders looking to leverage underutilized industry resources, enhance product development, and build thoughtful partnerships that fuel growth.
Tune in now!
The California Walnut Board would love to hear from anyone out there interested in their resources or education, you can email them at [email protected]
Listen in as they share about:
Episode Links:
Website: http://walnuts.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithseiz/
Website: https://eatdoosra.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daskartik/
Don't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff is joined by Keith Seiz of the California Walnut Board and Kartik Das, founder of the emerging snack brand Dusra.
The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how commodity boards can play a critical role in supporting food and beverage startups — not just through marketing, but via product innovation, R&D resources, and industry connections. Keith shares how the California Walnut Board helps brands unlock the full potential of walnuts, from selecting the right varietals to facilitating prototyping and sourcing. Kartik discusses how this partnership enabled the successful development of Dusra’s newest snack mix — a modern take on Indian flavors featuring skinless California walnuts, chickpea puffs, and vegan dark chocolate.
This episode is a must-listen for founders looking to leverage underutilized industry resources, enhance product development, and build thoughtful partnerships that fuel growth.
Tune in now!
The California Walnut Board would love to hear from anyone out there interested in their resources or education, you can email them at [email protected]
Listen in as they share about:
Episode Links:
Website: http://walnuts.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithseiz/
Website: https://eatdoosra.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daskartik/
Don't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.
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