Tag: Better For You Beverage
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Meet UCSB student Fernando Ambrosio, Founder of Yari Energy
Tell us about your company: Yari Energy is a canned, yerba mate beverage based in Los Angeles. Built by myself, a solo founder. Yari leads with authenticity—it is real yerba mate, zero sugar, naturally caffeinated, and no artificial ingredients at all. Truly a better for you drink overall. We just completed our first pilot batch…
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Meet USC alum Holly Paul, Co-Founder MIZO
Tell us about your company: MIZO makes bold, non-carbonated spiked juice pouches with 90% less sugar than leading flavored alcoholic drinks. No bubbles. Real fruit juice. No artificial flavor, sweeteners or dyes. What inspired you to start your business? A few years ago, I started experiencing chronic gut issues and was surprised to learn that…
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Meet UCSB alum: Nicole Slone, Founder Above Board Liqueurs
Tell us about your company: Above Board Liqueurs is a plant based low to no sugar liqueur line created to redefine what is possible behind the bar and at home. Made with plant-based sweeteners Monk fruit and Allulose, our liqueurs deliver the flavor and experience of traditional favorites without the heavy sugar load, offering a…
