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Boundless Futures Foundation has awarded $90,000 in EmpowHer grants to four female-led startups advancing sustainability, health, and community impact. The latest recipients reflect the foundation’s growing mission to empower purpose-driven women entrepreneurs nationwide.

This year’s Queen’s Choice lineup mirrors an industry riding high on functional ingredients, bold flavors and a consumer demand for immersive experiences. The awards recognize the product development teams behind some of the most cutting-edge new product launches of the last 12 months. 

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association announced the winners of its annual Penguin Pitch: Emerging Brand Contest, created to spotlight up-and-coming brands reshaping the frozen and refrigerated aisles through innovation, flavor, and purpose.

This year, a record number of products – more than 400 total – were submitted for consideration in a variety of categories, with retail leaders specializing in these powerhouse categories serving as judges.

The 16 brands recognized exemplify excellence through quality, innovation, value, reliability and sustainability, while supporting Whole Foods Market’s purpose to nourish people and the planet.

HoneyCrunch, a blondie brittle with a hint of lavender, took home top honors at the American Society of Baking’s (ASB) annual Product Development Competition, sponsored by the National Honey Board. 

The products should reflect areas such as functional beverage, hydration, sober-curious beverages, low sugar or carb, protein solutions, global flavors, healthy meal solutions and premium pet items. 

This Leadership Award recognizes a high-impact organization that has transformed agriculture through its unique products and has encouraged greater business, environmental, social and governance sustainability. 

As the winner of the 2024 RCM Excelerator, Petit Pot will receive $100,000 worth of marketing support from the CMAB to continue scaling their dairy-based desserts in California and beyond.

¡Ya Oaxaca! products, with ingredients sourced and produced in Mexico, capture the bold and diverse flavors of Oaxaca, making it easy to prepare authentic, chef-crafted and all-natural Mexican meals for any occasion.