{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"#210 - Commodity Boards 101 with California Walnut Board and Doosra","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2876,"description":"\nIn 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis episode is a must-listen for founders looking to leverage underutilized industry resources, enhance product development, and build thoughtful partnerships that fuel growth. \nTune in now!\nThe California Walnut Board would love to hear from anyone out there interested in their resources or education, you can email them at foodinnovation@walnuts.org\n\nListen in as they share about:\nCommodity Boards and Their Role\nCalifornia Walnuts in Product Innovation\nDusra’s Product Development Journey\nPartnership Between Dusra & the California Walnut Board\nProduct Development and Strategy\nTrends in Walnuts and Nuts in General\nStrategic Growth and Go-To-Market Planning\nAdvice to Other Founders\n\n\nEpisode Links:\nWebsite: http://walnuts.org \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithseiz/\nWebsite: https://eatdoosra.com/ \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daskartik/ \n\nDon'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.\n\nShow Links:\n\nTranscripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pMuUaMpWaAi3tfCEgC2OkLBVzokuLjLsIzwDIbGFqi4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTFl/MTgxNTNlZTAwZjU1/ZmNmNWM1ZjkwMDg5/NTU4MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}