Kara Nielsen

Food trend expert, culinary industry professional

Role
Operations at UPSIDE Foods
Location
Oakland, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
Manufacturing & ProductionView LinkedIn profile

About Kara Nielsen

A long-standing trend insights and strategic innovation expert in the food and beverage industry, I practice the art and science of trendspotting and trend translating combining my background in culinary arts, hospitality, and food culture and history to place trends in a meaningful context and connect trend adoption to evolving consumer values.

Experience

  1. Operations

    UPSIDE Foods

    Feb 2022 — Present · Berkeley, CA, US

Education

  • Boston University

    MLA, Gastronomy

  • Diablo Valley College

    Pastry & Baking Studies

  • Wine & Spirit Education Trust

    Intermediate & Advanced Certificates

    2002 — 2004

  • Northwestern University

    Bachelor of Arts - BA, French Studies

  • UC Berkeley Extension

    Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate

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