Mondelēz International Announces Nine Start-Ups Chosen to Participate in CoLab Tech 2026 Program

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The 2026 cohort focuses on technologies that support Mondelēz International’s priorities in sustainability, ingredient science, and food technologyCohort represents a diverse set of solutions in sustainable packaging, emerging ingredient solutions, consumer experiences and production efficienciesCoLab Tech received more than 200 applicants from around the world CHICAGO, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today announced the nine companies selected for CoLab Tech 2026. This is the third cohort to participate in the snack company’s accelerator program, led by its global research and development team. This year, CoLab Tech focused on finding emerging technologies that can help address evolving environmental, supply chain, and regulatory challenges, as well as build capabilities to accelerate front end innovation and elevate consumer experiences. “The consumer packaged goods industry is facing a confluence of transformations – from supply chain to AI,” said Ian Noble, R&D Vice President for Research, Analytical Sciences & Cocoa at Mondelēz International. “That’s why CoLab Tech is such an important program for Mondelēz. It gives us access to innovators who are developing emerging technologies built to navigate these dynamics, helping accelerate our capabilities and ambition to lead the future of snacking.” More than 200 companies applied for this year’s program. The nine companies selected include:Akarso Bio creates a fermentation-derived prebiotic nanofiber platform that performs like a hydrocolloid, declares like a fiber, and naturally stimulates GLP-1; helping brands create foods that help satisfy hunger and support gut health and metabolic wellness.Alpine Bio is an ingredient innovation company producing next-generation soy protein ingredients with whey-like functionality, superior solubility, emulsification, neutral flavor and nutrition, with reduced carbon emissions relative to dairy proteins.Attribute Analytics is an intelligence platform that connects sensory, consumer, and sales data to deliver actionable food and beverage product insights, helping CPG teams make faster, smarter decisions that improve product quality, accelerate innovation, and increase market success.Cal-San developed a proprietary microwave-assisted dehydration technology, producing premium snacks and ingredients with superior flavo...

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