Posted by Mark Fortner
on September 16, 2026
We have some exciting news to share: POGO! Blue Birthday Cake Protein Bites have been named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Snack Awards.
For a brand built on the belief that protein snacking should actually be enjoyable, this recognition means a lot. The full list of winners is available at goodhousekeeping.com/snacks2026.
Why Blue Birthday Cake?
Blue Birthday Cake is one of POGO!’s most distinctive flavors — and not just because of its color. That signature blue comes from blue spirulina, a naturally derived ingredient with zero artificial dyes. It’s a detail that captures what POGO! is all about: nostalgic, fun flavors built on thoughtful, clean ingredients.
The full POGO! lineup takes the same approach, drawing inspiration from familiar favorites:
- Blue Birthday Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Apple Cinnamon Muffin
- Choco-Chip Brownie
Each flavor is designed to feel like a treat — because snacking should be something you actually look forward to.
What’s Inside Every POGO! Bite
Behind the flavors is a formula we’re genuinely proud of. POGO! Protein Bites are made with plant-based protein from sprouted brown rice and nutrient-rich Sacha Inchi, delivering 8–10g of protein per serving with no refined sugar — sweetened with maple syrup instead.
Short ingredient list. Recognizable ingredients. A snack you can feel good about reaching for every day.
From Sag Harbor, with Love
POGO! was founded in Sag Harbor, New York, born out of a simple frustration: there wasn’t a protein snack worth genuinely loving. Something simple, satisfying, and fun to reach for.
“We built POGO because we couldn’t find a protein snack we genuinely loved eating ourselves,” said Mark Fortner, founder of POGO!. “We’re honored to see Blue Birthday Cake recognized in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Snack Awards.”
Try the Award-Winning Bite
Whether you’re already a POGO! fan or hearing about us for the first time, there’s never been a better moment to try the bites that Good Housekeeping just recognized as among the best of 2026.
Want to learn more about what makes POGO! different? Read about the Sacha Inchi protein behind every bite or why plant-based protein snacking is worth the switch.
