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December 17, 2024
¡Ya Oaxaca! wins PepsiCo’s ninth greenhouse accelerator class
Food Business News
“We are so honored to be selected as the winner of the PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator: Juntos Crecemos Edition,” said Azul Couzens, co-founder of ¡Ya Oaxaca! “This program and the mentorship of the PepsiCo team have been invaluable in supporting our business objectives. With the $100,000 grant, we’ll be able to continue our mission of sharing the flavors of Oaxaca through our line of mole sauces, adobos and
December 3, 2024
PepsiCo Awards $100,000 to ¡Ya Oaxaca!, Winner of 2024 Greenhouse Accelerator: Juntos Crecemos Edition
PR Newswire
¡Ya Oaxaca! products, with ingredients sourced and produced in Mexico, capture the bold and diverse flavors of Oaxaca, making it easy to prepare authentic, chef-crafted and all-natural Mexican meals for any occasion. ¡Ya Oaxaca! will receive a $100,000 grant and other resources to scale their operations and grow their business.
October 15, 2024
Sustainability victory: PepsiCo eyes thermal energy collaboration with new Greenhouse Accelerator APAC champion
Food Navigator Asia
Global food and beverage giant PepsiCo has granted the winner of its 2024 GreenHouse Accelerator APAC programme Alterno US$100,000 to develop its thermal energy solution, with an eye on further collaboration with the firm in this area.
September 30, 2024
Alternō wins 2024 APAC Greenhouse Accelerator, boosting sustainable innovation
Nation Thailand
PepsiCo unveiled Alternō as the winner of its 2024 Greenhouse Accelerator Program – APAC edition, highlighting the company’s ongoing desire to help foster next-generation solutions for a more sustainable future. The program – in its second year in the region – aligns with PepsiCo’s sustainability strategy (pep+) and aims to inspire change in the F&B industry through collaboration and innovation.
July 29, 2024
PepsiCo Selects Eight Trailblazing Food and Beverage Start-Ups
PR Newswire
Today, PepsiCo announced the eight finalists chosen to participate in the second year of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition. This edition of Greenhouse Accelerator focuses on elevating high-potential consumer packaged food and beverage brands and products inspired by Hispanic flavors and culture that are better for people and the planet.
July 15, 2024
PepsiCo: Greenhouse Accelerator Driving Sustainability Goals
Food & Drink Digital
PepsiCo has selected eight start-ups for its Greenhouse Accelerator Program, striving for improved sustainability, development and collaboration. The programme, which aligns with PepsiCo’s ‘performance with purpose’ mission, focuses on sustainable growth and positive societal impact, with successful firms to be granted US$20,000 to develop innovative business solutions and participate in a five-month mentorship programme.
March 11, 2024
PepsiCo boost for Hispanic-owned Food & Beverage Start-ups
Food & Drink Digital
PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator Program to accelerate sustainable innovations is providing US$20,000 grants – plus five months of mentorship for startups – for Hispanic-owned businesses in the US. The ‘Juntos Crecemos’ programme – which translates as ‘Together We Grow’ – marks the significant role Hispanic-owned businesses play in the US economy.
January 26, 2024
PepsiCo Reinforces Commitment To pep+ Goals With Launch Of The Second APAC Greenhouse Accelerator
Asia Food Journal
PepsiCo today announced the launch of the second Greenhouse Accelerator program in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Following the success of last year’s program, PepsiCo is looking to make an even greater impact on the food and beverage sector in the region by collaborating with and supporting entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture, climate action, and the circular economy.
October 20, 2023
Powered Carbon Secures PepsiCo Grant of $100,000 to Amplify Circular Economy Innovations
Tech in Asia
Following an intensely competitive initiative, PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is thrilled to announce Powered Carbon as the winner of the inaugural Greenhouse Accelerator Program – APAC Sustainability Edition.
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