FMCG business incubator Seedlab Australia has announced the participants of its upcoming accelerator program Cultivate, which aims to empower businesses with the tools needed to build strong foundations for nationwide expansion.
This year’s cohort includes:
- Antibeauty – nature and science-based, 100 per cent vegan skincare products for individuals of all skin types.
- Bask & Co – wholesome, gluten and refined sugar-free, vegan granola clusters and bars.
- Bark with Buster – premium, grain-free and natural air-dried dog treats.
- Big Owl Foods – organic plant-based burgers and sausages.
- Euclove – 100 per cent natural cleaning and personal care products.
- Goodeau – Australia’s first waterless, power-to-foam concentrates for hair and body.
- Gourmet Taste Creations – unique, hand-blended herb and spice blends, salts, peppers, dukkahs, sugars, mustards and teas.
- GreenSky Organic – a daily dose nourishing greens pod packed with vitamins nutrients.
- Loka Foods – high protein, ultra low-carb crackers and snacks.
- Of-Piste – plant-based jerky packed with 45 per cent protein.
- Outback Fudge – handcrafted artisan fudge made.
- Puppy Tucker – a 100 per cent real meat pet food kibble favour enhancer.
- Saucy Wench – all natural, no added MSG and artificial preservative-free Asian sauces.
- Uncle Charlie’s Tastes of Country – a 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned business providing native Australian ingredients.
- Zea – natural, cruelty-free personal care, health and wellness products made from native Australian botanicals.
Seedlab Australia Founder and CEO, Dr Hazel MacTavish-West (pictured), said that this latest cohort has already produced incredible products that are, for the most part, retail-ready, providing a unique opportunity for the Seedlab Australia team of experts to focus on upskilling participants across various crucial business processes and procedures.
“Every one of these businesses have amazing potential to assert their dominance in the FMCG industry and garner national presence,” MacTavish-West said.
Successful participants of Seedlab Australia’s were chosen after submitting a pitch video presented to Woolworths Category Managers at the Seedlab Woolworths EXPO.
“This is the first time that we’ve seen a cohort so far ahead of the game in terms of understanding and nailing their brand, identity, messaging, positioning, packaging and products from the very beginning,” MacTavish-West said.
Cultivate participants are also given direct access to successful FMCG industry experts with a wealth of knowledge, experience and tips for success through Seedlab Australia’s Live in Conversation and Seedlab Masterclass sessions, designed to educate and inspire.
“The opportunity to facilitate learning and provide invaluable industry know-how for these businesses is what truly excites me. The impact that Seedlab Australia has had on people’s lives is tremendous, and we continue to make dreams a reality for businesses throughout Australia and New Zealand,” MacTavish-West concluded.
