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:
Bohana
Product: Healthy snacks made from popped Water Lily seeds, an Ayurvedic superfood
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts
Social links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Hapi Drinks
Product: Sugar-free, kid-friendly drinks to help fight against poor dental health and the obesity epidemic
Headquarters: Austin, Texas
Social links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
IQ BAR
Product: Health bars formulated to support mental function, promote brain health, and delight with deliciousness
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts
Social links: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
Remedy Organics
Product: Plant-based protein drinks created using superfoods, Ayurvedics, botanical herbs, and probiotics
Headquarters: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Social links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Rule Breaker Snacks
Product: Chickpea-based brownies and other sweet treats that are free from top allergens including wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, eggs, and soy
Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York
Social links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Sophie’s Kitchen
Product: Gourmet plant-based seafood and other meat alternatives
Headquarters: Sebastopol, California
Social links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Too Fit
Product: Natural supplements free from artificial sweeteners, colors, and flavors
Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas
Social links: Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
Torii Labs
Product: Herbal supplements designed to support long-term body and mind wellness
Headquarters: Calabasas, California
Social links: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Wildway
Product: Better-for-you breakfast products including granola, hot cereal, and smoothie bowl mixes
Headquarters: San Antonio, Texas
Social links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
YoFiit
Product: Nutrient-rich, plant-based protein bars and vegan milk
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
Sociallinks: 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.
More on product innovation in these articles:
- Michigan State University’s New Innovation Center Opens Its Doors to Food Industry Innovators
- Kraft Heinz, Nestlé USA Make Strides in the Innovations Race
- PepsiCo Aims to Diversify Product Portfolio with Startup Incubator “The Hive”
- Big Food Investing in Food Startup Incubators
- Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator, Funded by Cargill and Ecolab, Welcomes 9 Food Industry Startups to the 2018 Class
