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We are pleased to announce the cohort of the 6th annual Real California Milk Excelerator in partnership with VentureFuel! This year's competition, centered on health and wellness, focuses on harnessing the nutritional benefits of real dairy and features startups with products designed to improve digestion, boost cognitive function, provide balanced nutrition, support hydration, and deliver sustainable, convenient solutions for busy lifestyles. The cohort includes: Smearcase (Dover, Del.) – Smearcase is the first cottage cheese-based ice cream on the market infused with collagen. Featuring the most protein per pint of ice cream at 40 grams, this 'better-for-you' ice cream does not use artificial gums or sweeteners. Stellify/Insymmetry LLC (Yorba Linda, Calif.) – Stellify is a low-calorie, functional, dairy-based energy and wellness shot made with reduced-fat lactose-free milk for lactose-intolerant individuals. It features natural caffeine from coffee cherry, theobromine, and L-theanine. Drink Todo - High Protein, High Fiber drink(Grand Island, NY) – Drink Todo is a high protein, high fiber breakfast smoothie designed to provide a convenient and nutritious solution for busy lifestyles. Featuring 25 grams of milk protein, 6 grams of dietary fiber, and enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, Todo offers a complete meal in every bottle. Voyager Milk (Boca Raton, Fla.) – Voyager Milk is the only USDA organic whole milk for toddlers, produced in a convenient stick-pack format. Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company. (Point Reyes, Calif.) – Curd Cup is a premium 6 ounce single serving cottage cheese with global savory flavors. This dairy-rich snack is a clean-eating option with protein, calcium and good fat to keep your energy going. Pluff (Toronto, Canada) – Pluff is a high-protein dessert primarily made from a combination of Greek yogurt, heavy cream, cottage cheese, and whey protein blended and whipped together. Projo* (Los Gatos, Calif.) – Projo is an instant coffee blend of organic Arabica coffee, marine collagen, organic coffee fruit extract, digestive enzymes, and 100% whole milk. This coffee boosts energy and supports health and wellness. TruJoy Yogurt (Austin, Texas) – TruJoy is an elevated frozen Greek yogurt made with simple, natural and timeless ingredients. It boasts a robust nutritional profile, with protein and probiotics, as well as a clean label, appealing to the ingredient conscious. Welcome to the team! #RealCaliforniaMilk #RealCaliforniaMilkExcelerator #CaDairy #DairyInnovation

We are thrilled to announce that Projo* has been accepted into the Real California Milk Excelerator powered by VentureFuel! We are proud to be a part of the world's largest dairy accelerator and one of the eight participants selected for the 6th year of the program. This opportunity grants us access to the extensive network of resources, mentors, and industry connections provided by the California Milk Advisory Board, which will be invaluable in refining and scaling Projo* Power Coffee. Our motivation is at an all-time high as we look forward to leveraging real dairy to propel Projo*’s growth in the upcoming three months! Click here to learn more: realcamilkexcelerator.com Projo* is an instant coffee blend of organic Arabica coffee, marine collagen, organic coffee fruit extract, digestive enzymes, and 100% whole milk. Founded by Natural Physique Professional Charbel Mawad and his fiancée Lisa Hermosillo, this wholesome coffee is designed to fuel your performance and support a healthy lifestyle. Powered by VentureFuel. California Milk Advisory Board #RCMExcelerator #Dairy #Accelerator #Innovation

Together with the California Milk Advisory Board, we’re excited to announce the 8 standout finalists for the 6th Real California Milk Excelerator competition, centered around the theme of Health and Wellness! 🍶 Pluff represented by Founder Dylan Paul — Presenting a fluffy protein dessert that merges indulgence with high nutritional value. 🍶Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company represented by Co-Owner & CMO Jill Giacomini Basch — Cottage cheese curd cups blend convenience with dairy goodness for your snack! 🍶Projo* represented by Founder & CEO Charbel Mawad — Instant coffee blend infused with dairy and collagen for wellness benefits. 🍶Smearcase represented by Founder & CEO Joseph R. Rotondo — Cottage-cheese-based ice cream offering a healthy twist on a classic dessert. 🍶Stellify (Insymmetry LLC) represented by Founder & CEO Rachel Ty Cua — Dairy-based energy and wellness shot for an extra boost! 🍶Drink Todo - High Protein, High Fiber drink represented by Founder Niket S. — Meal replacement shake designed for balanced nutrition and convenience. 🍶TruJoy Yogurt represented by Founder Charlie Gentry — Yogurt pouches designed for children, offering a fun and nutritious snack! 🍶Voyager Milk represented by Co-Founder & CMO Alexandra Bertholet — Powdered milk for toddlers, ensuring essential nutrients for growing children. Learn more about this year's cohort and the Real California Milk Excelerator here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MbPWs0 Powered by VentureFuel #RCMExcelerator #Dairy #Accelerator #Innovation

The Projo* power is hitting Sprouts Farmers Market 💥 Projo*, your next favorite innovative instant coffee brand, has officially launched at 31 Sprouts locations in Southern California through Pod Foods! Projo* isn’t just coffee—it’s a powerhouse of health benefits packed into one delicious cup. With 12g of protein in every packet, Projo* delivers sustained energy without the jitters while adding collagen to support hair, skin, and joints. Made with ethically sourced, all-natural ingredients, this wholesome coffee is designed to fuel your performance and support a healthy lifestyle. 💪 Created by fitness enthusiast Charbel Mawad, Projo* is a testament to offering functionality without compromising deliciousness. By providing convenient and tasty products, Projo* empowers its customers to feel their best and conquer their days with ease. “We are so grateful and excited for this amazing opportunity! Can’t wait for everyone to try our Power Coffee! Thank you Pod Foods for making this possible!” - Charbel Mawad, founder and CEO of Projo*. Kickstart your mornings and stay focused throughout the day with a better-for-you secret weapon - keep an eye out for Projo* on Sprouts’ New For You Innovation centers in SoCal! #PodFoods #FoodAndBeverage #FoodInnovation Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Dan Rabens Mark Rider Ammar Hanafi Clint Chao Nitin Pachisia Christian Gammill Al Sambar Diana Melencio Elizabeth Yin

We're excited to share that the founder of Projo* Power Coffee is on the road in Southern California, personally hosting tasting tables at our new Sprouts locations! ☕ The response has been phenomenal—customers are loving the rich, full-bodied flavor of Projo instant coffee, and we've already sold out in some stores! Don't worry, though; we're working quickly to restock those locations. Stay tuned for more updates, and if you're in the area, come by, meet the founder, and experience Projo for yourself!  Find Projo* at a Sprouts location near you by visiting the store finder on our website www.idrinkprojo.com and join the excitement today! #ProjoCoffee #SproutsFarmersMarket #OnTheRoad #InstantCoffee #Podfoods #CustomerLove #CoffeeLovers #HappyCustomerrs 

Thank you to the Pod Foods team for helping to make this happen! We look forward to powering the journeys of Sprouts Farmers Market shoppers with Projo* Power Coffee! 💥☕️ Visit the store finder on our website to find Projo* at a Sprouts location near you! 📍 www.idrinkprojo.com #projo #powercoffee #sprouts #podfoods

Big congrats to ICA Alumni Kola Goodies, Projo*, Brundo Spice Company, and Twrl Milk Tea for exhibiting at the Specialty Food Association's #fancyfoodshow in New York last month. This is a huge milestone — the Fancy Food Show serves the best in specialty food and beverages and gathers entrepreneurs, buyers, distributors, and industry professionals across the world for product discovery and networking. Working with founders to access opportunities like these is one of the ways we continue to partner with founders along their journey of growing with purpose, step by step 🌱 #specialtyfood #newyork #opportunities #smallbusiness #businessowner #icafund #entrepreneurship

💡 We're thrilled to welcome Pod Direct’s latest brand partner  - Savage Snacks, Inc.! The brand just onboarded to our platform, and will now be providing their protein-packed bites to hard-charging, fast-moving, passionate customers nationwide. You're just a bite away from crushing the day with Savage! 💡 Additionally, for our amazing retail partners: don’t miss the chance to get the below products onto your shelves - with a Pod Direct buy-in promo of 25% OFF or more! Take a look at our featured products this week: Seed Ranch Flavor Co’s Mac and Cheese, Better Sour, JOM Candy, B.T.R. NATION, SOVI’s Non Alcoholic Wine, Confetti Snacks - Marvellous Veggie Chips , Projo*, and YATE Yerba Mate! 👉 Looking to get in front of the nation's leading retailers? Unlock new growth opportunities with Pod Direct now: https://lnkd.in/geDNWq7T #PodFoods #CPG #PodDirect #distribution Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Ammar Hanafi Clint Chao Jake Benedict Manan M. Nitin Pachisia M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund Cultivation Capital Christian Gammill Al Sambar Diana Melencio Brandon Shainfeld Meghan Nardone Semira Nikou Isabella "Bella" H. David Delcourt Alexander Littauer Ashley Nickelsen Josefin Deckel Charbel Mawad Eric Hoang Betty Lu