Mushrooms and superfoods have a rare quality of being both familiar and exotic. On top of being interested in traditional foods, consumers are turning to these specialty ingredients in finished products for their condensed nutritional profile. From maca to maitake, ingredient innovations and formulation expertise are showcased in this intensive, serving brands that are looking to create nutrient-dense foods and beverages that meet the values and lifestyles of consumers seeking health and convenience. 

Host:

Karen Raterman

Associate Director, Content Marketing, SupplySide

Speakers:

Saumil Maheshvari
SVP of Business Development, Orgenetics

Saumil Maheshvari is the SVP of Business Development at Orgenetics. Saumil works upstream with vertically integrated supply chain partners and downstream with commercialization partners to introduce ingredient innovations to the marketspace.

With a background in Neuroscience and Economics, he has helped commercialize other Orgenetics ingredients such as their Organic, plant-based vitamins/minerals. As one of today’s speakers, Saumil hopes to offer a fused science and business perspective on the 'Shroom Boom.

Asmita Maheshvari
Business Development, Orgenetics

Asmita Maheshvari handles Strategy Business Development at Orgenetics, helping drive the Orgenetics innovation engine by commercializing ingredients from sustainable supply chains. With a background in business analytics, she is well-equipped to analyze market trends and drive strategic growth initiatives.

As one of today’s speakers, Asmita is looking forward to conveying what she believes are the many benefits of incorporating functional mushrooms into daily routines. As a daily user of the Orgenetics mushroom ingredients and products, Asmita hopes to provide valuable insights to those attending the webinar looking to join the 'Shroom Boom.

Erin Shook
Functional Mushroom Specialist, Aloha Medicinals

As a Functional Mushroom Specialist for Aloha Medicinals, Erin Shook supports customers with training, marketing partnerships, and general mushroom expertise from her niche focus for 3+ years.

Erin has been in the natural food space for almost 10 years with a specialization in organic superfood ingredients. She has worked for start-up B2C companies and for large-scale ingredient suppliers and growers. 

It’s easy to hear her enthusiasm for quality ingredients and food accessibility. From a young age she worked with various Urban Farm projects in Detroit and is passionate about food education and supply chain transparency.

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