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No artificial stuff.Just real fruit, real flavor, and real function — so you can fuel your day, naturally.Taste the difference of the superfruits from ColombiaWhy We Started Pacific SoulWe’re Carolina and Oliver, co-founders of Pacific Soul — and proud parents to a little girl who inspired us to make it happen.After moving to the U.S., Carolina faced health struggles brought on by a drastic change in diet and a fast-paced lifestyle — leading to micronutrient deficiencies. That experience inspired us, as Colombian chemical engineers and food lovers, to rethink how people nourish themselves on the go.Our mission deepened when our daughter Mila was born prematurely in 2022 and later diagnosed with micronutrient deficiencies as well. She quickly became the first fan of our freeze-dried superfruit snacks — made with love, science, and a whole lot of soul.Born from our story. Made for yours.Meet Our Bites Crunchy, vibrant, and made with just one ingredient — real superfruit.No added sugar. No preservatives. No junk. Just pure, tropical goodness you can feel good about.Crafted from Colombia’s most nutrient-packed fruits — Feijoa, Golden Berry (Uchuva), Pineapple, Yellow Dragon Fruit (Pitaya), Mango, and Soursop (Guanábana) — each bite delivers flavor, fiber, and antioxidants in their most natural form.We’re starting with 10g (0.35oz) mini packs — perfectly portioned for on-the-go snacking, lunchboxes, or post-workout fuel. Anytime you crave something real, refreshing, and nourishing, reach for Pacific Soul Bites.And stay tuned — our 28g (1oz) full-size packs are coming in Q4 2026, bringing even more tropical crunch to your everyday routine.To learn more visit:https://pacsoulfoods.com/Next in Our Innovation Pipeline (Beta)We’re testing something new — powdered blends made from freeze-dried superfruits that you can mix into anything.Add them to water, smoothies, or your daily routine for an easy nutrient boost powered by real fruit.We’re in beta mode, reviewing feedback and exploring where this innovation fits best — whether as a smooth daily booster, a functional mix, or something completely new. Stay tuned!To learn more visit:https://pacsoulfoods.com/The Nutrition Gap Is Real (and Growing!)You’ve probably seen the stats:That’s bad news for everyone. Especially kids and women in prenatal stages, where the need for real nutrition is critical.We wanted a better option. One that was backed by nature, powered by science, and easy to integrate into daily life.What’s Inside: Our Hero IngredientsWe don’t use trendy superfoods for the label. We use real fruits with real benefits.Sources: Data consolidated from USDA FoodData Central, MyFoodData, and ICBF Food Composition Tables, plus peer-reviewed studies on Feijoa, Soursop, Yellow Dragon Fruit, Mango, Pineapple, and Golden Berry (Weston et al.; Afzaal et al.; Deng et al.). Comparison reflects average nutrient ranges across international literature.Packed with more fiber, richer antioxidants, and rare plant compounds you won’t find in everyday fruits like bananas or grapes, our superfruits fuel your gut, brain, and body — anytime, anywhere.Geek out at https://pacsoulfoods.com/blogs/superfruit-labUgly Fruit. Beautiful Purpose.Millions of pounds of fruit are wasted every year simply because they don’t look “perfect” for retail. At the same time, local farmers are being pressured to abandon native crops in favor of monocultures that are more profitable but less sustainable.We source from Colombian growers and buy the fruit that others overlook, perfectly edible, deeply nutritious, and culturally important.We freeze-dry it to preserve flavor and nutrients without refrigeration or added ingredients.The result? Less waste. More nutrition. And a better future for native crops.Customers Are Loving PacificHere’s what customers are saying after trying Pacific Soul superfruit snacks.Financial Plan \u0026amp; FundraisingThe global natural and functional food market is experiencing rapid growth as consumers increasingly prioritize clean-label products, nutrition, and sustainability. In 2022, the global natural and functional food market was estimated at $560 billion, growing at a 11.5% CAGR (Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institute, May 2025).Pacific Soul is designed to be a capital-efficient, scalable CPG business built around premium superfruits, strong margins, and diversified revenue channels.Our growth strategy combines multiple sales channels to accelerate market penetration while maintaining operational efficiency, including:• Direct-to-consumer sales through our website• Independent retail stores• B2B marketplaces such as Faire and Airgoods• Distributor-led retail expansion• Emerging foodservice opportunities• Future product formats and size extensionsThis multi-channel approach allows Pacific Soul to scale efficiently while diversifying revenue streams and reducing reliance on a single channel.Updated Financial ProjectionsOur initial projections focused primarily on direct-to-consumer and early retail expansion. However, within the first months after launch we secured distribution access and additional retail and B2B channels earlier than anticipated, expanding our growth outlook.Based on these developments, our updated projections estimate:Forward-looking projections cannot be guaranteed.Updated projections reflect early traction, distributor partnerships, and expanded sales channels.Path to ProfitabilityPacific Soul is built with strong unit economics and a scalable sourcing model.We project:• 58%+ average gross margins, with potential upside from supply chain optimization• EBITDA profitability by Year 3• ~24% EBITDA margin by Year 5These projections reflect disciplined scaling, margin expansion, and operational efficiency as the business grows.To support our next stage of growth, Pacific Soul is raising $124,000 in pre-seed funding. This round will fund commercial packaging, DTC and Amazon launches, early retail activation, and operations to support scale.Use of FundsWe plan to allocate funds strategically across three key areas:Operations, Product \u0026amp; Team (49%)Manufacture, package, and ship our initial commercial production of Pacific Soul Snacks (10g and 28g formats) from Colombia to the U.S.Cover logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, and supplier coordination to ensure consistent inventory flow.Support payroll for the early team and additional help in operations as production scales.Marketing \u0026amp; Sales (26%)Launch and grow our DTC website, positioning in platforms such as Airgoods, Faire, Farm2me, Bubblegoods and AmazonParticipate in key industry events such as F\u0026amp;B @ Sea, Newtopia or Summer Fancy Foods to expand reach and build partnerships.Invest in sampling, content creation, digital marketing, and PR to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition.Production, Compliance \u0026amp; Product Development (7%)Manage packaging, labeling, and FDA import compliance for our snack line.Redesign our packaging within the next six months to strengthen brand appeal and shelf visibility.Continue R\u0026amp;D to refine our Brews formulations and explore new functional products.Tech, Systems \u0026amp; Buffer (3%)Strengthen e-commerce and financial systems for smoother operations and growth.Maintain a small buffer to manage unforeseen costs.WeFunder Fee (7.9%)Born From Our Story, Made For Yours.We believe food is the most powerful—and delicious—form of medicine. 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Montoya","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-12-08T01:07:22Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/pacific.soul.inc#question-320726","answers":[{"id":320777,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:320777","answer":"Hi Michael, thanks so much for the question! Our Brews are powdered superfruit blends designed to be enjoyed as hot or cold, naturally functional beverages, made entirely from freeze-dried fruit with no additives. Earlier this year we ran a pilot on Etsy, and received valuable feedback. People loved how clean, tasteful, and purposeful each blend felt. The pilot also helped us identify a few important areas we want to refine before moving forward: The first is particle size \u0026amp; texture: Some customers appreciated the natural sediment that comes from fiber and seeds, while others preferred a smoother, clearer drink. We’re exploring different grinds to understand what creates the best experience. There’s also an opportunity to evaluate other delivery formats. The second is product positioning: Whether these blends fit best as daily functional drinks, smoothie boosters, or another adjacent format where they add the most value. We’re also assessing portion size, which will depend on the final formulation and how customers prefer to consume it. Because of these learnings, the final product category and delivery format for the Brews are still under R\u0026amp;D. Our next step is to continue testing and market assessment so we can land on a version that genuinely serves our audience. Here’s a quick look at the blends from our pilot phase: - Calming Breeze: Feijoa, Soursop, Pineapple. A soothing tropical blend crafted to help unwind. - Energy Bloom: Golden Berry, Mango, Pineapple. A naturally energizing mix for focus and vitality. - Shield \u0026amp; Shine: Golden Berry, Andean Blackberry, Strawberry. An antioxidant-rich combination to support natural defenses. Right now, our focus is on launching the 28g resealable snacks and strengthening our core snack lineup. Once that’s in place, we’ll continue advancing our Product Roadmap. Thanks again for the thoughtful question and for being part of this journey with us!","author_name":"Oliver Pinto Bautista","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-12-08T19:03:58Z"}]},{"id":316705,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:316705","question":"What are your actual sales to date?","author_name":"Michael Vandenbos","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-10-09T20:08:29Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/pacific.soul.inc#question-316705","answers":[{"id":316826,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:316826","answer":"Hi Michael, Thank you for your question — and my apologies for the delayed response. We’re currently in the early commercialization phase. Earlier this year, we launched a 4-month pilot on Etsy and within our local community using our first iteration of products (MVPs). The objective of this pilot was to shape our product line, validate willingness to pay, and measure customer satisfaction. Without any marketing spend, we generated approximately $1,800 USD in sales during this pilot phase. After gathering feedback, we paused sales to focus on developing our commercial-ready product line with improved packaging and formats. Since then, we’ve been actively working to capture key opportunities: - We pitched to Snackwise during the Fancy Food Show and are currently discussing partnership terms. - We signed our first wholesale contract with NoshMrkt, a premium marketplace that supplies snacks and beverages to hotels, private aviation, and corporate spaces across the U.S. - We’re finalizing onboarding with Farm2Me, a curated wholesale platform that connects emerging food brands with independent retailers, cafés, and specialty stores nationwide. Our first shipment arrives the week of October 20th, and we’ll begin fulfilling orders immediately after. Our official public launch will take place in Washington, D.C. on October 19th during the Meet the Makers show. Once our products arrive, we have a strong plan to scale sales and re-engage retail opportunities opened earlier this year — including with Meijer, New Seasons Market, and others. Happy to jump in a call to answer any question you may have. Kind regards, Carolina Ramirez Co-Founder \u0026amp; CEO | Pacific Soul","author_name":"Carolina Ramirez Nogales","votes":2,"created_at":"2025-10-12T01:18:38Z"},{"id":327438,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:327438","answer":"Quick update since Carolina’s original response back in October. Following our official launch on October 19, we began fulfilling direct and wholesale orders. From October 19 through February 28, Pacific Soul generated approximately $30K in revenue. This includes a mix of wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales as we continue expanding distribution and testing channels. We are still early in commercialization, but the initial traction has helped validate both the product and our go-to-market strategy. We are now focused on scaling distribution and increasing repeat purchases.","author_name":"Oliver Pinto Bautista","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-03-11T02:34:50Z"}]},{"id":331153,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331153","question":"What stores can i buy this?","author_name":"Mario M Teel Jr.","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-15T22:47:14Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/pacific.soul.inc#question-331153","answers":[{"id":331164,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331164","answer":"Hola Mario, thank you for reaching out!You can currently find us in select independent stores across the US, and we’re actively expanding that footprint. For now, we have our store locations listed on Instagram (@pacsoulfoods), and we’re working on adding a store locator to our website soon.In the meantime, the easiest and fastest way to order is through our website, https://pacsoulfoods.com, where you can find all of our superfruit bites.","author_name":"Oliver Pinto Bautista","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-16T00:08:21Z"}]},{"id":331118,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331118","question":"see you are closing soon so will get right to it. I have a ton of products in grocery and convenience stores, therefore, this is interesting 1. \"$30K revenue \u0026amp; 17,000+ snacks sold in first 4 months of launch. DTC, Specialty Stores \u0026amp; Distribution\" how is your revenue so low with that many snacks sold? 2. what are your retail margins? 3. I saw where you said you project 27.7 million in 5 years. how? you mention multi growth channels. I would love to see your path to that. I like seeing ambitious founders but really? 4. do you plan on just staying in specialty stores or getting into your Walmarts etc as well? 5. I saw where you mentioned potential partnerships. 2 that caught my eye was the cafes. is your margin for that closer to the 58 percent. you get into gyms etc that would be awesome. especially cafes inside gyms. home run for sure. I think I saw you mentioned airlines. if so you know what the margins would be for that? 6. how many specialty stores are you in now? it's hard to get where you project even being in all Walmarts etc. 7. let's put to side the huge projections for a minute. what is the biggest thing to get you to even 1 million. outside of the obvious more locations especially from 30k even you triple that that's 90k in a year, heck you double that that's 180k. 8. where you produce the product. what is your max capacity? not sure if you know what is your max revenue limits for where you produce product. some tell and show me that where they produce they have a revenue capacity of 6 million annually. which is obviously a problem if they project 30 million etc. 9. what is your moat? 10. I saw where you are raising 124k and what for. what will you do after that?. let's say you get a purchase order etc from the airlines etc. how will you fund that. will you just simply dip in profits to pay for various things? great job so far and thank you for your time!","author_name":"John Webster","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-15T18:00:18Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/pacific.soul.inc#question-331118","answers":[]},{"id":331114,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331114","question":"see you are closing soon so will get right to it. I have a ton of products in grocery and convenience stores, therefore, this is interesting 1. \"$30K revenue \u0026amp; 17,000+ snacks sold in first 4 months of launch. DTC, Specialty Stores \u0026amp; Distribution\" how is your revenue so low with that many snacks sold? 2. what are your retail margins? 3. I saw where you said you project 27.7 million in 5 years. how? you mention multi growth channels. I would love to see your path to that. I like seeing ambitious founders but really? 4. do you plan on just staying in specialty stores or getting into your Walmarts etc as well? 5. as I look as your packaging. if I saw it in a store next to other stuff. I would walk right by it. nothing stands out to say pick me up. you will have to sell millions to get to your projections. 6. how many specialty stores are you in now? it's hard to get where you project even being in all Walmarts etc. 7. let's put to side the huge projections for a minute. what is the biggest thing to get you to even 1 million. outside of the obvious more locations especially from 30k even you triple that that's 90k in a year, heck you double that that's 180k. 8. where you produce the product. what is your max capacity? not sure if you know what is your max revenue limits for where you produce product. some tell and show me that where they produce they have a revenue capacity of 6 million annually. which is obviously a problem if they project 30 million etc. 9. what is your moat? I do see your potential partnership opportunities. good stuff! thanks for your time! great job thus far!","author_name":"John Webster","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-15T17:38:33Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/pacific.soul.inc#question-331114","answers":[{"id":331121,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331121","answer":"Hi John, first of all thank you for the thoughtful questions. Would’ve love to answer them personally but since we’re at an event, we’ll do our best to tackle each one of them (might have to do in separate posts). 1. Price per unit varies depending on the channel (DTC vs Distributor). It ranges from $1.6/unit to $2.3/unit, keep in mind the to-go pouch is 10g (0.35 OZ). If we use a weighted average of $1.8/unit * 17,000 units we get near to the $30K mark.","author_name":"Oliver Pinto Bautista","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-15T18:27:44Z"},{"id":331122,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331122","answer":"2. Margins: Landed Gross margins around 57% Retail Margins drop to 25%. Working on a path to improve margins as we scale. We’re still small player and need more leverage/Volume to negotiate.","author_name":"Oliver Pinto Bautista","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-15T18:32:43Z"},{"id":331126,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331126","answer":"3. We did bottom-up and top down projections. Our initial 5-year projection was for $7.8M and updated it to $27. Agree that is more aggressive, but in this one growth is expedited because it incorporates also foodservice opportunities that are starting to show up. Our Go To Market slide shows a bit more. In our bottom-up projection we also considered the “bioactivist” consumer segment in the U.S., which represents ~70M people actively seeking food as medicine and functional nutrition. From there, we mapped how our product formats can realistically reach them across channels. Like I said, on our model our on-the-go format unlocks multiple high-velocity channels early: * Foodservice (vending, offices, grab-and-go): drives volume + brand visibility * Independent retail: builds local trust and repeat purchase * DTC: supports higher margins and direct consumer insight * Regional and National retail The projections also include new product launches (some already in pilot) including new formats and fruits. We’ve tested a format that could perform well in foodservice. From a sequencing standpoint: * Years 1–2: Build demand locally through independent stores + foodservice + DTC * Year 3: Expand into regional retailers (e.g., Central Market, MOM’s) * Years 4–5: Scale into national retail, once velocity, brand recognition, and operations are strengthened","author_name":"Oliver Pinto Bautista","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-15T18:58:32Z"},{"id":331129,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331129","answer":"4. Similar to Q3, we absolutely see a path to national retailers (where our product aligns), but timing and sequencing matter (and capital!). One of our main thoughts here is that we need to strengthen our margins and operations before moving to national retail otherwise it could be more hurtful than beneficial. Strategically, for us it makes more sense right now to push on foodservice first before moving to national retail.","author_name":"Oliver Pinto Bautista","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-15T19:07:41Z"},{"id":331131,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331131","answer":"5. Packaging: Great observation, we agree with you! On different tests at retailers we noticed the package get lost, specially if not displayed in the case. We already tackled this. We redesigned our packaging based on what we heard in the field from customers and retailer partners. In our opinion, the new packaging is more vibrant to reflect our roots, clearer to communicate our value, and built to stand out in those critical first 3 seconds on shelf. Unfortunately I can’t upload an image here in the answers, but you can see the new design in our slide deck (attached in our deal page).","author_name":"Oliver Pinto Bautista","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-15T19:17:00Z"},{"id":331160,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:331160","answer":"8. Capacity:We currently produce our products in Colombia, where all of our fruits are sourced and freeze-dried.This is intentional for three reasons:(1) We freeze-dry at peak ripeness, which maximizes flavor and nutrient retention,(2) Colombia gives us direct access to a diverse set of native and tropical fruits in one place, and(3) We have deep local knowledge and relationships on the ground, which strengthens sourcing and quality control.In terms of capacity, we have secured at least ~12 metric tons per year of freeze-dried production, which translates to roughly ~$2M in annual revenue with our current product formats and pricing. That level of capacity supports our near-term growth (years 1–2) but we are not constrained to a single facility. We are already exploring and validating additional production partners and regions to scale capacity in line with demand.","author_name":"Oliver Pinto Bautista","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-15T23:52:55Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"What are your actual sales to date?","answer":"Hi Michael, Thank you for your question — and my apologies for the delayed response. We’re currently in the early commercialization phase. Earlier this year, we launched a 4-month pilot on Etsy and within our local community using our first iteration of products (MVPs). The objective of this pilot was to shape our product line, validate willingness to pay, and measure customer satisfaction. Without any marketing spend, we generated approximately $1,800 USD in sales during this pilot phase. Af..."},{"question":"Will you sell the powdered brew mixes again and what was in the original brews?","answer":"Hi Michael, thanks so much for the question! Our Brews are powdered superfruit blends designed to be enjoyed as hot or cold, naturally functional beverages, made entirely from freeze-dried fruit with no additives. Earlier this year we ran a pilot on Etsy, and received valuable feedback. People loved how clean, tasteful, and purposeful each blend felt. The pilot also helped us identify a few important areas we want to refine before moving forward: The first is particle size \u0026amp; texture: Some..."},{"question":"see you are closing soon so will get right to it. I have a ton of products in grocery and convenience stores, therefore, this is interesting 1. \"$30K revenue \u0026amp; 17,000+ snacks sold in first 4 months of launch. DTC, Specialty Stores \u0026amp; Distribution\" how is your revenue so...","answer":"Hi John, first of all thank you for the thoughtful questions. Would’ve love to answer them personally but since we’re at an event, we’ll do our best to tackle each one of them (might have to do in separate posts). 1. Price per unit varies depending on the channel (DTC vs Distributor). It ranges from $1.6/unit to $2.3/unit, keep in mind the to-go pouch is 10g (0.35 OZ). If we use a weighted average of $1.8/unit * 17,000 units we get near to the $30K mark."},{"question":"What stores can i buy this?","answer":"Hola Mario, thank you for reaching out!You can currently find us in select independent stores across the US, and we’re actively expanding that footprint. For now, we have our store locations listed on Instagram (@pacsoulfoods), and we’re working on adding a store locator to our website soon.In the meantime, the easiest and fastest way to order is through our website, https://pacsoulfoods.com, where you can find all of our superfruit bites."}]}}}