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Chobani announces next incubator cohort

18 Mar 2020

Chobani has announced the Spring 2020 cohort for its incubator program.

Chobani announces next incubator cohort

The companies’ descriptions are their own.

A Dozen Cousins makes convenient meals and sides that are inspired by traditional Creole, Caribbean and Latin-American recipes. Their first product is a line of ready-to-eat beans that are cooked in avocado oil and seasoned with real vegetables and spices.

Sherpa Foods is a South Burlington, Vermont-based family food supply business that produces and supplies traditional Nepalese foods such as Momos (Nepalese dumplings) and Momo Sauce (Himalayan Style Hot Sauce) to various coops, health food stores and supermarkets. It was founded in 2015 with the mission of bringing traditional Nepalese delicacy from a Himalayan State to the United States that are made locally and with freshest and natural ingredients.

Soñar! is a Latina-owned organic food company, on a mission to empower and nourish a nation of dreamers! Our organic grain free tortilla chips deliver delicious, positive nutrition that will satisfy your snack cravings & inspire more vibrant communities where all can thrive. They provide at least 1% of annual sales to advance the mission of the Latino Community Foundation, an organization investing in leaders, youth, and changemakers working to create a more just, equitable future for all.

Bread SRSLY's mission is to reunite people with sourdough when they thought good bread was off the table. They do this by making nourishing, delicious, wild-fermented sourdough bread that is gluten-free, top 8 allergen-free, Kosher, and made with organic ingredients. Their mighty team bakes bread by hand in Berkeley, California, and we share it with sensitive eaters in all 50 states.

For health-conscious adults or parents willing to pay extra to provide their family with a wholesome snack, Holmes Mouthwatering Applesauce is an applesauce product that offers unparalleled flavor and quality through zero artificial additives and a chunky texture. All items are vegan-friendly, gluten-free and contain Non-GMO ingredients.

American Vinegar Works makes great vinegars from select American ciders, wines, sakes and beers. We combine traditional production methods and great ingredients to deliver novel vinegars that transform cooking and cocktails.

Pescavore is a revolutionary new portable protein made with responsibly caught wild fish. As a company, they are focused on environmental sustainability as a stronghold of our business. As founders, they are rooted in aquaculture and engineering. Pescavore is about the ocean and the balance between its health, yours, and the livelihoods of those that depend on it.

Big T started with a much-loved recipe from Tony’s mother-in-law, who was gracious enough to share it. They strive to make products that we would share from our kitchen, REAL seafood and REAL ingredients – they want to make their kids proud! They want to make authentic products that resonate with our customers.

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