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Real California Milk Excelerator Innovation Competition Announces Health and Wellness Cohort at Program Kick-Off

August 29, 2024 The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB)

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 California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Double Down on the Future of Milk as Real Milk with the Return of the Real California Milk Excelerator Competition

June 6, 2024 California Milk Advisory Board

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced the return of the Real California Milk Excelerator competition, in partnership with innovation advisory VentureFuel, for a 6th year with an emphasis on Health & Wellness startups. The competition, which focuses on accelerating value-added products using real milk, features an immersive mentorship program and access to non-dilutive capital and an innovation ecosystem for brand growth. …

Winners Announced in the 5th Real California Milk Excelerator Innovation Competition

November 20, 2023 California Milk Advisory Board

Startups Amazing Ice Cream, Arbo’s Cheese Dip, Petit Pot and WonderCow claimed victory last night at the 5th Annual Real California Milk Excelerator Final Pitch Event. Created by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and innovation advisory VentureFuel, the competition is designed to find, fund and accelerate innovation in dairy-based products, from consumer food and beverages to textiles and beyond. …

Real California Milk Excelerator Cohort Announced, Eight Dairy Startups Compete in 5th Annual Dairy Innovation Competition

August 17, 2023 Real California Milk/California Milk Advisory Board

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in partnership with innovation advisory VentureFuel, announced the eight finalists selected to participate in the 5th Real California Milk Excelerator competition – the search to identify, curate, and accelerate the very best dairy-based products that introduce novel benefits and drive use of California milk and dairy in formulations. …

Brands dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit Win $50,000 from California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel

November 8, 2022 California Milk Advisory Board

Startups dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit claimed victory last night at the 2022 Real California Milk Excelerator: Open Innovation Final Pitch Event. Created by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and innovation advisory VentureFuel, the competition is designed to identify, curate and accelerate innovation in dairy-based products, from consumer food and beverages to textiles and beyond. The four cohort winners will each receive $50,000 in resources and funding to scale their products in California and will compete for an additional $100,000 in support based on continued performance. …