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What an incredible start to the California Milk Advisory Board's 6th Real California Milk Excelerator! 🚀 We kicked off this year’s event with an inspiring batch of innovative ideas and passionate startups ready to elevate the dairy industry. Learn more about the program here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NQX9j0 Thank you to all the participants, speakers, and sponsors who made this kick-off event a success. Your energy sets the stage for a groundbreaking journey ahead. 🌟 2024 Cohort: Pluff Protein's Founder Dylan Paul | Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company's Co-Owner & CMO Jill Giacomini Basch | Projo*'s Founder & CEO Charbel Mawad | Smearcase's Founder & CEO Joseph R. Rotondo | Stellify (Insymmetry LLC)'s Founder & CEO Rachel Ty Cua | Drink Todo - Breakfast Smoothies (High Protein + High Fiber)'s Founder Niket S. | TruJoy Yogurt's Founder Charlie Gentry | Voyager Milk's Co-Founder & CMO Alexandra Bertholet CMAB Team: Tony Louters | John Talbot | Bob Carroll | Ben Yee | Jarett Margolis | Jennifer Giambroni | Thalia Sillivan | Travis Cano | Veronique Lagrange VentureFuel Team: Vanessa Ivette Rosado | Allie Gallagher, Ph.D. | Shira Averbuch | Ayodele A. Special thanks to: University of California, Davis | Sierra Nevada Cheese Company | Nugget Market, Inc. Stay tuned for updates as we support these amazing teams in their quest to bring fresh, exciting solutions to the dairy world. Powered by VentureFuel. #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

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 Pluff 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 our high protein dessert. Our motivation is at an all-time high as we look forward to leveraging real dairy to propel Pluff’s growth in the upcoming three months! Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8TUeXHb https://lnkd.in/e9DfjJ5A https://lnkd.in/essziHzg

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