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\\u201cThis is plant-based with all the taste. A truly delicious non-dairy dessert\\u2026 and the best popsicle on the market\\u201d

Lori Taylor (1:30)

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When life gives you lemons, make strawberry lemonade popsicles.

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When Julie Podolec\\u2019s son was teething, she wandered the aisles of the grocery store to find a natural frozen treat to help soothe his sore gums. However, as she read the ingredient lists she quickly realized that these weren\\u2019t products she would be purchasing for her child. The treats were characteristically high in sugar, low in fruit, and/or listed water as the first ingredient.\\xa0

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Instead of becoming discouraged, Julie went home, rolled up her sleeves, pulled out her blender, and made the treats that she couldn\\u2019t find in stores.\\xa0

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And The Modern Pop was born.\\xa0

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Julie Podolec is the Founder and CMO of this fun, bright, natural frozen treat brand that is taking over the West Coast. Julie and her husband have worked to weave the California sunshine right into their brand.\\xa0

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\\u201cThe brand commitment is \\u2018fruit first.\\u2019\\u201d Julie Podolec (5:15)\\xa0

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What\\u2019s in Modern Pop\\u2026 or more importantly, what isn\\u2019t?!

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If you, like Julie, were to seek out a frozen bar for yourself or your family, you would find that fruit doesn\\u2019t make a mention until about halfway down the ingredient list.\\xa0

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Modern Pop\\xa0 isn\\u2019t satisfied with a middle-of-the-pack fruit bar, and is committed to making fruit the first ingredient on the list! They don\\u2019t stop there! The fruit they use is individually quick frozen (IQF), meaning it is picked and preserved at the peak of harvest. This method maintains high nutrient value and produce integrity, and is highly regarded in the produce industry.\\xa0

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All of their bars are vegan certified and non-GMO. They steer clear of additives like gums and keep their ingredient list to a minimum.\\xa0

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\\u201cOur purpose is to be as close to homemade as we possibly can.\\u201d

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Creating a healthier indulgence.\\xa0

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Modern Pop began with the frozen fruit bar, but they have recently embarked into new territory. Their goal was to create an indulgent bar that could still be dairy free, nutrient dense, and not loaded with sugar.\\xa0

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The building blocks of a frozen dessert indulgence (like your very favorite ice cream) typically include dairy, fat, and sugar.\\xa0

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Modern Pop began to seek out a healthier way to incorporate all of these elements.\\xa0

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Avocados are no stranger to produce fans, but utilizing them in dessert? Modern Pop took these nutrient-dense fat bombs and began experimentation.

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\\xa0The result?\\xa0 A creamy, dessert base with a flavor mild enough to complement new imaginations of classic desserts! Mint Chip. Chocolate Fudge. Cookies N\\u2019 Cream.\\xa0 All vegan, dairy free, and most importantly, delicious and full of nutrients for your family.\\xa0

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Modern Pop is dedicated to creating products that everyone can enjoy and love. Julie is an incredible example of a Produce Mom who saw a need and stepped up to create a solution. And we\\u2019re so glad she did!\\xa0

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Modern Pop is than a product, it\\u2019s a passion that Julie and her family have dedicated their lives to pursuing and sharing with the world.\\xa0

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Grab a box today, and take a bite of the California sunshine!\\xa0

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How to get involved

• Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week!\\xa0
• Reach out to us - we\\u2019d love to hear more about where you are in life and business! Find out more here.\\xa0
• Use Modern Pop\\u2019s location finder to see if they are in a grocery store near you

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