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SUMMARY:Growing the Plant-Based Market: Natural Products Expo West 2019
DESCRIPTION:Growing the Plant-Based Market: Natural Products Expo West 2019\nNatural Products Expo West is the largest natural and plant based products convention of its kind\, showcasing the latest products\, trends and in-depth analysis presented by leading industry experts. \nDaniel Karsevar\, COO of PlantBased Solutions will be speaking about how to move plant based foods and natural products in new directions – seizing alternative venues for product sales: schools\, hospitals\, and restaurants. Daniel will provide valuable insight about the direction natural products are going in those venues\, the regulations involved\, and how to partner with co-manufacturers and product innovation in the plant-based market. \nOperational problem solver\nDaniel is also the founder of Solutiontopia\, Inc.\, a New York City based boutique advisory services firm focused on launching start-ups and scaling small growth CPG brands in the natural foods space to providing innovative solutions for Fortune 500 food companies looking to grow into the natural food space. \nDaniel’s focus is on solving operational problems and he has worked with some of the largest co-packers in the country allowing his clients to scale to big box retail volume. He has launched brands at Natural Products Expo East & West and most recently\, his work received both a NEXTY Award and nomination. \nBe sure to connect with Daniel\, and other members of the PlantBased Solutions team March 5-9\, at Natural Products Expo West 2019.
URL:https://plantbasedsolutions.com/event/growing-the-plant-based-market-natural-products-expo-west-2019/
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 800 W. Katella Avenue\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daniel Karsevar,Speaking Events
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SUMMARY:PlantBased Solutions Team at Natural Products Expo West 2019
DESCRIPTION:Meet the PlantBased Solutions team in person at the Natural Products Expo West 2019\, which takes place March 5th – 9th at the Anaheim Convention Center. Expo West is the largest natural and plant based products convention of its kind\, showcasing the latest products\, trends and in-depth analysis presented by leading industry experts. Whether you are looking for health and beauty\, organic\, or natural and specialty foods\, Natural Products Expo West 2019 is THE place to see the newest products and trends this spring. Expo West connects you with the people behind the products\, introduces you to industry experts in the classroom\, and invites you to have fun with a community of other like-minded professionals. \nGrowing the Plant-Based Market\nWhile you’re there\, be sure to see Daniel Karsevar\, COO of PlantBased Solutions speak about how to move plant based foods and natural products in new directions – seizing alternative venues for product sales: schools\, hospitals\, and restaurants. Daniel will provide valuable insight about the direction natural products are going in those venues\, the regulations involved\, and how to partner with co-manufacturers and product innovation in the plant-based market. \nDavid Benzaquen has been speaking to audiences worldwide\, about innovation in the plant-based world\, discussing strategies and highlights of his experience in the plant-based marketplace. David and Daniel will be joined at Expo West 2019 by PlantBased Solutions Marketing Director\, Blythe Whitten-Snarr. \nHe created the change he wanted to see\nIn 2012\, David Benzaquen founded PlantBased Solutions to advance his vision of an ethical\, plant-based economy. He understood the extraordinary potential for impact that existed through helping plant-based brands and products stand out in the marketplace and become top competitors in every category. It was in pursuit of this goal that he founded the agency\, and it remains the driving force behind it. \nPlantBased Solutions’ mission is to develop\, launch\, and scale plant-based companies and products around the world\, using honed strategies to ensure that they are the best and most successful in the marketplace. PlantBased Solutions has decades of experience in marketing & branding\, operations & production\, and financials & fundraising\, and truly unparalleled knowledge of the complexity and nuance of this space. \nTake advantage of this upcoming opportunity to meet the PlantBased Solutions Team: David\, Daniel and Blythe March 6th through March 9th\, at Natural Products Expo West 2019!
URL:https://plantbasedsolutions.com/event/plantbased-solutions-team-at-natural-products-expo-west-2019/
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 800 W. Katella Avenue\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daniel Karsevar,David Benzaquen,Speaking Events
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SUMMARY:Connect with PlantBased Solutions at The Alternative Protein Show
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this upcoming opportunity to connect with PlantBased Solutions’ David Benzaquen and Daniel Karsevar at The Alternative Protein Show. The Alternative Protein Show is a networking event for all entities on the New Protein Landscape. Come meet and exchange ideas with like-minded professionals and industry leaders\, such as David and Daniel\, who will both be attending this year. Explore different areas of the The New Protein Landscape for plant-based and cell-based protein\, ingredients\, technology\, incubators\, accelerators\, NGOs\, VC funds\, government agencies and more. \nAs CEO of PlantBased Solutions\, David Benzaquen has led client strategy for businesses ranging from pre-revenue startups to companies with over $200 million in annual revenue. He is a sought after natural products expert and public speaker and serves as a mentor and advisor to multiple food incubators and accelerators. David also works closely with investors\, providing them deal flow and due diligence on plant-based businesses seeking capital. \nWe have decades of experience in marketing & branding\, operations & production\, and financials & fundraising\, and truly unparalleled knowledge of the complexity and nuance of this space. \nDaniel Karsevar is COO of PlantBased Solutions\, and the founder of Solutiontopia\, Inc.\, a New York City based boutique advisory services firm focused on launching start-ups and scaling small growth CPG brands in the natural foods space to providing innovative solutions for Fortune 500 food companies looking to grow into the natural food space. Prior to launching Solutiontopia\, Chloe’s Fruit. hired Daniel as President and COO in 2010. He successfully led Chloe’s Fruit from a quick service restaurant to an award-winning wholesale and consumer packaged goods company with national reach in over 15\,000 retail stores. \nPlantBased Solutions‘ mission is to develop\, launch\, and scale plant-based companies and products. Be sure to connect with David Benzaquen and Daniel Karsevar while you’re at The Alternative Protein Show to learn how their comprehensive services\, cutting-edge leadership\, and decades of demonstrated expertise will help your brand succeed in the competitive plant-based space. \n  \nIs your startup or established brand interested in entering the plant-based space?\nPlantBased Solutions can help you develop\, launch and scale – today.
URL:https://plantbasedsolutions.com/event/connect-with-plantbased-solutions-at-the-alternative-protein-show/
LOCATION:Terra Gallery\, 511 Harrison Street\, San Francisco CA 94105\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daniel Karsevar,David Benzaquen,Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Connect with PlantBased Solutions' Daniel Karsevar at Winter Fancy Food Show
DESCRIPTION:See and taste the future of food!\nWondering about the next big food trends? There’s no better place to explore developments in the industry than The Specialty Food Association Winter Fancy Food Show 2019. A host of fascinating speakers are scheduled to share their views about what it will take to succeed\, and what’s ahead for the food industry. This is your opportunity to see what’s new in sustainability\, and upcoming trends. These educational areas will be open to all show attendees. Connect with industry leaders\, such as Daniel Karsevar\, COO of PlantBased Solutions\, and founder of Solutiontopia\, Inc.\, a New York City based boutique advisory services firm focused on launching start-ups and scaling small growth CPG brands in the natural foods space to providing innovative solutions for Fortune 500 food companies looking to grow into the natural food space. Although not presenting at this event\, Daniel will be attending Winter Fancy Food Show January 13th & 14th\, 2019. \nConnect with Industry Leaders\n\none of the industry’s top networking events\n1\,400+ exhibitors from around the globe\n80\,000+ specialty foods & beverages\nThousands of new products\n\nIf you are planning to attend the 2019 Winter Fancy Food Show\, please consider reaching out to PlantBased Solutions‘ Daniel Karsevar. Daniel’s focus is on solving operational problems and he has worked with some of the largest co-packers in the country\, allowing his clients to scale to big box retail volume. He has launched brands at Natural Products Expo East & West. Most recently\, his work received both a NEXTY Award and nomination. If you can’t make Winter Fancy Food Show\, connect with Daniel and members of the PlantBased Solutions Team at the Natural Products Expo in March of 2019\, where Daniel is a panel speaker. \nPlantBased Solutions‘ mission is to develop\, launch\, and scale plant-based companies and products.
URL:https://plantbasedsolutions.com/event/daniel-karsevar-at-winter-fancy-food-show/
LOCATION:Moscone Center\, 747 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daniel Karsevar,Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Daniel Karsevar: Funding the Future: Investment in Plant-Based Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Karsevar\, COO of PlantBased Solutions will be a speaker and panelist at the panel discussion on Investment in Plant-Based Innovation at the NCN XXIII: Fall Investor Meeting \nInnovative Funding the Future: Investment in Plant-Based Innovation \nThe panel discussion will be featured in the afternoon on November 27\, 2018 \n3:45—4:30PM Investing in Values: Plant-Based Innovation & Partnerships \n\nModerator: Carlotta Mast\, New Hope Network\nDaniel Karsevar\, PlantBased Solutions\nMiyoko Schinner\, Miyoko’s Kitchen\nDan Altschuler Malek\, New Crop Capital\n\nThe Health & Wellness Investor Forum will include a comprehensive view of recent transactions and trends in the nutrition space\, expert panels on industry topics\, and presentations by NCN alumni. \nThe NCN XXIII: Fall Investor Meeting is a time for investors and strategic CPGs to hear business plan presentations from 20-25 nutrition and health & wellness companies seeking capital. Presenters represent categories in natural & organic foods\, functional foods\, supplements\, ingredients & technology\, personal care and household goods\, and related technology solutions. \nWith PlantBased Solutions’ extensive knowledge in costing\, P&L\, and forecasting\, our team can hone your financials at any stage of their development. Once financials are strategic and solid\, we work to create a compelling pitch deck for you\, and coach you in the pitch itself to prepare you for any question an investor might throw your way. Finally\, we advise on types of investors to raise from\, timing\, amount\, and type\, so that from foundation to fundraise\, you’ll be prepared for success. \nSchedule your consultation with PlantBased Solutions and get ready to develop\, launch and scale your plant-based CPG business.
URL:https://plantbasedsolutions.com/event/daniel-karsevar-funding-the-future-investment-in-plant-based-innovation/
LOCATION:Golden Gate Club in the Presidio\, 135 Fisher Loop\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daniel Karsevar,Speaking Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181105T140000
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SUMMARY:IFMA 2018 Presidents Conference\, Food Future 2025
DESCRIPTION:Impact of New Consumer Concepts\nThe IFMA 2018 Presidents Conference\, Food Future 2025 takes place this Nov. 4 – 6. \nFor 56 years\, IFMA’s Presidents Conference has been where foodservice leaders meet to challenge the status quo. Internal and external factors are impacting the industry\, and now more than ever\, there’s much to be challenged. \nAs the premier\, top-to-top forum for foodservice operators\, distributors\, manufacturers and their resource partners\, IFMA’s Presidents Conference will provide you with the forward-looking actionable insights you need to build your business strategy. \nThis year’s conference is packed with more content than ever before\, including brand new research on the consumer\, operator and distribution communities. Also new this year will be concurrent tracks for foodservice executives and emerging leaders to ensure your organization is set from the top down. \nPanel Discussion: Impact of New Consumer Concepts\nPhil Kafarakis President\, Specialty Food Association\nDANIEL KARSEVAR COO\, Plant Based Solutions\nAlvyn Severien CEO and Co-Founder\, Algama\n\nLocation: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa 5350 East Marriott Drive Phoenix\, AZ \n\nDaniel Karsevar – Global innovator\, restauranteur and chef\nDaniel Karsevar is the COO of PlantBased Solutions\, a mission-driven\, strategic brand management agency helping brands develop\, launch and scale plant-based consumer products. PlantBased Solutions has led strategy and marketing efforts for multiple category-leading companies like Gardein\, Daiya\, Miyoko’s Kitchen and more. \nDaniel is a formally trained chef and restauranteur with over 25 years in the food industry. Most recently Daniel served as Founder & CEO of Solutiontopia Inc. where he served as Chief Problem Solver and “Co-Packer Whisperer”\, developing products and connecting brands with third-party manufacturers and co-packers. Daniel helped brands innovate product development and scale their operations to regional and ultimately national growth. He launched award winning plant-based brands at Natural Products Expo East & West and has developed vegan products for Fortune 500 companies such as Unilever. Daniel served as President & COO for a successful natural foods start-up growing them from start-up to prominence as a national CPG brand. Prior to CPG\, Daniel held senior management roles with national restaurant and contract dining groups and spearheaded restaurant and culinary concept development for Starwood Hotels Worldwide. \nHe is a Mentor and Advisor to food incubators and accelerators such as the Chobani Food Incubator and Food-X and New Hope and is a speaker in the natural foods community and a contributing writer to New Hope’s IdeaXchange. Daniel acts as Board of Advisor member for numerous brands.
URL:https://plantbasedsolutions.com/event/ifma-2018-presidents-conference-food-future-2025/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Daniel Karsevar,Speaking Events
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SUMMARY:PlantBased Solutions at Food Loves Tech
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Karsevar\, PlantBased Solutions COO invites you to stop by the PlantBased Solutions booth at Food Loves Tech on November 2\, 2018. Stop by and sign up for your complementary consultation and learn more about our upcoming Master Class Series for #Startups looking to #Develop #Launch and #Scale. We offer professional options for established brands\, international companies and entrepreneurs looking to get started in the plant-based space. Stop by and learn more about how we can help your business develop\, launch and scale. \nPlantBased Solutions at Food Loves Tech November 2\, 2018\nNow in its third year\, Food Loves Tech focuses on how technology and innovation shape the way we cultivate and consume food. We are more than just an expo. Food Loves Tech is an experience that brings your mind and your taste buds into the future. \nPlantBased Solutions is thrilled to be attending this year and we hope to see you there. \n 
URL:https://plantbasedsolutions.com/event/plantbased-solutions-at-food-loves-tech/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Daniel Karsevar,Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Connecting Through Food: A Seat at the Table for All
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Karsevar: Connecting Through Food: A Seat at the Table for All at Esca Bona\nESCA BONA\, quite literally: It’s Latin for “Good Food”.\nAt Esca Bona we want to change the food system. And we’re doing it by creating space for passionate people to collaborate on action-oriented solutions. With a service project\, partnerships with industry leaders like B Lab\, and a focus on The Fix (an opportunity for brands to ‘pitch’ their problems and get feedback from industry veterans)\, we want results. Esca Bona is an intimate opportunity for everyone to participate\, ask questions\, and bring their solutions to create a more regenerative\, transparent\, just\, nutritious and delicious food system. \nDISCUSSION: Connecting Through Food: A Seat at the Table for All\nTo dig deep\, we’ve created an interactive lunch discussion that transforms difficult conversations into those of deep engagement\, empathy and empowerment. \nWhat we consume each day plays a powerful role in who we are. At our daily tables\, we hold beliefs\, passions\, assumptions\, preferences and stories. In this hour\, we hope to examine these choices to find deeper meaning and explore how we can all build more inclusive companies. \nThis is an exercise in building empathy\, trust and compassion. We need to think about food as part of a system. With this intimate hour\, we’ll explore the role of privilege\, our individual food stories and different socioeconomic forces that shape our collective palates. \nThis is a place where food and story connect. Join us on October 22 – 23rd at Esca Bona in the Capitol Ballroom\, Sheraton Hotel \, Austin\, TX \nDaniel Karsevar – Global innovator\, restauranteur and chef\nDaniel Karsevar is the founder of Solutiontopia\, Inc.\, a New York City based boutique advisory services firm focused on launching start-ups and scaling small growth CPG brands in the natural foods space to providing innovative solutions for Fortune 500 food companies looking to grow into the natural food space. Prior to launching Solutiontopia\, Chloe’s Fruit. hired Daniel as President and COO in 2010. He successfully led Chloe’s Fruit from a quick service restaurant to an award-winning wholesale and consumer packaged goods company with national reach in over 15\,000 retail stores. \nDaniel was hired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in 2007 to spearhead a new restaurant development department for their global collection of hotel brands working with brand leaders of – LeMeridien\, Aloft\, and Element hotels. \n 
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CATEGORIES:Daniel Karsevar,Speaking Events
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