Emanuel Storch is the CEO of Blackbird Foods, a plant-based food company providing vegan seitan, frozen pizza, and plant-based meat to retail and wholesale customers. Under his visionary leadership, Blackbird Foods has successfully expanded its operations to over 3000 stores and 350 restaurants. Before his current role, Emanuel was in charge of overseeing operations at Simply Gum. He is deeply passionate about entrepreneurship, sustainable food, and agriculture and has shown a remarkable ability to leverage his expertise in these areas to drive business growth and profitability.
In this episode…Veganism is rapidly gaining popularity, and the demand for plant-based alternatives is also increasing. Growing a business in this space could be lucrative. So, what can you learn from an experienced entrepreneur in this space?
The market for plant-based meat alternatives is rapidly growing as consumers opt for sustainable and healthy options. Emanuel Storch, a leader in the food and beverage space, says that one of the most popular substitutes for meat is seitan, a protein-rich meat substitute made from wheat gluten. Seitan has become a favorite among vegans for its versatility, ease of use, and delicious taste. He shares his journey of growing a plant-based food company producing seitan, frozen pizza, and plant-based meat.
On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Emanuel Storch, CEO of Blackbird Foods, about building a plant-based food company. Emanuel shares the origin story of Blackbird Foods, how it differentiates itself in the market, lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey, and recommendations for producing quality food products as founders.
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