The Real California Milk Excelerator competition is in its sixth year.

The Enteric Fermentation R&D Accelerator is a global research effort coordinated by GMH.

The brands were selected to participate in an immersive 10-week program for early-stage entrepreneurs.

The next 12-week track for up-and-coming CPGs will begin next spring.

Programs that boost startups offer a cost-effective way to tap into the industry’s most likely future trends.