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Introducing the First Participants in PepsiCo’s Nutrition Greenhouse North America Accelerator Program
Yesterday PepsiCo announced the 10 brands that will participate in the six-month Nutrition Greenhouse North America accelerator program.
Each participating company will initially receive $20,000 in funding and have access to mentors from PepsiCo brands including Quaker, Naked, and Stacy’s. At the end of the program, one brand will be chosen to receive an additional $100,000 and an opportunity to continue working with the beverage giant.
Companies were selected based on their products, brand, focus on nutrition, business model, and position in the market. Without further ado, here is the class of 2018:
Product: Healthy snacks made from popped Water Lily seeds, an Ayurvedic superfoodHeadquarters: Boston, MassachusettsSocial links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Product: Sugar-free, kid-friendly drinks to help fight against poor dental health and the obesity epidemicHeadquarters: Austin, TexasSocial links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Product: Health bars formulated to support mental function, promote brain health, and delight with deliciousnessHeadquarters: Boston, MassachusettsSocial links: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
Product: Plant-based protein drinks created using superfoods, Ayurvedics, botanical herbs, and probioticsHeadquarters: Englewood Cliffs, New JerseySocial links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Product: Chickpea-based brownies and other sweet treats that are free from top allergens including wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, eggs, and soyHeadquarters: Brooklyn, New YorkSocial links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Product: Gourmet plant-based seafood and other meat alternativesHeadquarters: Sebastopol, CaliforniaSocial links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Product: Natural supplements free from artificial sweeteners, colors, and flavorsHeadquarters: Fort Worth, TexasSocial links: Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
Product: Herbal supplements designed to support long-term body and mind wellnessHeadquarters: Calabasas, CaliforniaSocial links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Product: Better-for-you breakfast products including granola, hot cereal, and smoothie bowl mixesHeadquarters: San Antonio, TexasSocial links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
Product: Nutrient-rich, plant-based protein bars and vegan milkHeadquarters: Toronto, CanadaSociallinks: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest
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Learn more about the accelerator in PepsiCo Offers Springboard for Innovative Startups Through Nutrition Greenhouse Accelerator Program.
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