Based in Boston, Bahana manufactures high-protein snacks made with popped water lily seeds. Available in Himalayan Pink Salt, Wild White Cheddar and Soulful Spice varieties, the snacks contain three grams of plant protein and 110 to 120 calories per serving.

“The company was founded in 2017 to introduce popped water lily seeds to the U.S. market, on the promise to always create food that is natural, nutritious, sustainable and delicious,” said Nadine Habayeb, co-founder and chief executive officer of Bohana. “As first-time entrepreneurs, the guidance from industry veterans who have decades of experience and access to cutting-edge innovation is invaluable. We believe Bohana has huge potential and under the mentorship of the PepsiCo team we can scale and build an impactful and successful company.”

Hapi Drinks, based in Austin, Texas, was founded to fight childhood obesity and type II diabetes. The company makes sugar-free flavored water for children that comes in four flavors: Grape D’Vine, Apple Joy, Pure Punch and Strawberry Kiwi.

“Hapi Drinks has the opportunity to be the leading zero-sugar food and beverage brand,” said Karsten Idsal, president and co-founder of Hapi Drinks. “By participating in PepsiCo’s Nutrition Greenhouse program we would have a great opportunity to realize that goal and help establish Hapi Drinks as the leading sugar-free company. I am eager to work with our mentor and the Nutrition Greenhouse team to accelerate the growth of Hapi Drinks in its current format and develop new ideas that we may bring to market in the future.”

IQ Bar produces nutrition bars formulated for cognitive energy, function and health. Containing six grams of plant-based protein and four grams of net carbs each, IQ Bars are gluten-free and G.M.O.-free. Varieties include Cacao Almond Sea Salt, Blueberry Lemon Sunflower and Matcha Chai Hazelnut.

“We are the only bar built for the brain, the only bar that hits the keto + paleo + vegan trifecta, and the only bar that contains the brain-boosting Lion's Mane Extract,” said Will Nitze, c.e.o. of Boston-based IQ bar. “While we have made strides in the past year, we stand to gain a rgreat deal of knowhow from our PepsiCo mentor, especially in the fields of supply chain and operations.”

Based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Remedy Organics offers plant-based functional beverages made with superfoods, ayurvedic herbs, botanicals, protein and probiotics. The plant-based beverages come in seven flavors: Superseed Fuel, Golden Oxidants, Cacao Essentials, Blue Oxidants, Vanilla Essentials, Matcha Oxidants and Cold Brew Energy.

“We are focused on disrupting the food and beverage industry by bringing delicious functional nutrition to mainstream channels in a manner that has never been done before,” said Cindy Kasindorf, co-founder and chief innovation officer for Remedy Organics. “We applied to the PepsiCo Nutrition Greenhouse because we believe the knowledge and mentorship that we can receive from the brightest minds in the beverage industry will be pivotal for our brand and allow us to accelerate our growth.”

Ruler Breaker Snacks manufactures bean-based brownies and blondies packed with protein and fiber. The Brooklyn-based company’s products are gluten-free, vegan and Non-GMO Project verified.

“Rule Breaker Snacks harness the power of beans along with other wholesome ingredients to create truly delicious, indulgent and guilt-free goodies that anyone can feel good about eating or feeding to their children,” said Nancy Kalish, founder and c.e.o. of Ruler Breaker Snacks. “Over the past three years we have expanded dramatically both within the broad marketplace as a disruptor in the better-for-you treat space as well as within key niche segments. As we continue to look to the future and the inherent challenges in scaling up, we are thrilled and honored to have this opportunity to learn and collaborate with industry leaders and innovators.”

Sophie’s Kitchen is based in Sebastopol, Calif., and makes plant-based seafood alternatives such as vegan smoked salmon, crab cakes, fish fillets, coconut shrimp and scallops. The products are gluten-free, soy-free, kosher and Non-GMO Project verified.

“We believe there are tremendous opportunities for plant-based foods,” said Eugene Wang, founder and c.e.o. of Sophie’s Kitchen. “Coming from a family where Buddhism and vegetarian food manufacturing are deeply rooted in our DNA, I knew the time was right for the world to have access to healthier and more sustainable alternatives to real seafood. We’re looking forward to collaborating with world class PepsiCo mentors to learn strategies for growing our business and making it more successful in North America, as well as globally.”

Too Fit is a Fort Worth, Texas-based maker of nutritional supplements, including workout recovery supplements and pre-workout drink powders.

“We craft the highest quality nutritional supplements for adventurers, athletes, and anyone seeking to optimally fuel their body,” Joshua Uptmore, co-founder and c.e.o. of Too Fit. “When I discovered the program and read the criteria and mission of the program, I immediately knew it was a perfect fit. We are in a prime position to substantially grow and I believe the program will be an incredible opportunity to learn and gain skills that we can apply to our business.”

Torii Labs creates plant-based functional beverages with ingredients such as adaptogenic herbs, fulvic acid and vitamins. Varieties include Torii Awake, Torii Restore and Torii Unwind.

“Torii Labs was founded in 2016 to provide natural alternatives to the over stimulating, unhealthy products that can erode our health over the long term,” said Giles Hayward, c.e.o. and founder of Calabasas, Calif.-based Torii Labs. “I am committed to building the leading fortified beverage/liquid supplement company in the U.S., and I need the right mentors and support system to help me grow efficiently and quickly.”

Wildway, based in San Antonio, is a better-for-you breakfast and snack food company that offers a range of grain-free granolas, grain-free instant hot cereals and smoothie bowl starter mixes.

“Four years ago we set out to create a company that fuels and inspires life’s great adventures,” said Kyle Koehler, co-founder of Wildway. “We hope to learn from the experience and knowledge of those involved in the program on how we can effectively grow and shape Wildway for continued growth and expansion in order to further spread our health and wellness focused mission to as many people as possible.”

YoFiit is a plant-based company focused on functional, clean label meal solutions. The Toronto-based company offers a range of miylk10 chickpea milks and high fiber bars.

“YoFiit was created with the mission to design plant-based products that would rival their animal-derived counterparts in terms of their functionality and application,” said Marie Amazan, president and c.e.o. of YoFiit. “Our company is at this tipping point where we are getting traction with our initial launch and we are ready to start scaling up, but only in an optimal fashion. So having access to PepsiCo’s leadership is a golden opportunity because such unparalleled expertise is like money to a bootstrapped company like ours, looking to stretch every dollar further.”