PURCHASE, NY. — PepsiCo, Inc. has chosen 10 finalists to participate in the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition.

The program aims to support emerging Hispanic businesses who provide products, services and technology solutions for the food and beverage industry.

The businesses chosen to participate in the program include: Chuza Inc., Date Better Snacks, Dathic, FoodWare, Hyfé, I Eat My Greens, Katrina Brewing Co, Pisqueya, Tia Lupita Foods, and True Spirit Beverage Co.

"We are inspired by each of the finalists selected for this year's PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator cohort,” said Antonio Escalona, senior vice president and general manager of Hispanic Business Unit, PepsiCo Foods North America. “Each company truly represents the Hispanic community's strong entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity. We look forward to seeing the progress made during each step of the six-month mentorship journey and setting each business up for long-term success."

The Greenhouse Accelerator Program has partnered with PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos, which is a multifaceted platform part of PepsiCo’s Racial Equity Journey and was designed to provide short and long-term support to Hispanic small businesses over five years.

"We're excited to continue helping to fuel the growth of these Hispanic small businesses, not only through financial support, but also by providing them access to top-of-the-line mentorship and business resources," said Esperanza Teasdale, vice president and general manager of Hispanic Business Unit, PepsiCo Beverages North America. “Through the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos Edition, we're committed to helping even more businesses grow faster and sustain their long-term performance."

The Greenhouse Accelerator Program began in Europe in 2016 and expanded to North America in 2018.

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