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Jun 9, 2026Last Updated Jun 12, 2026Bawi Closes $6M To Fuel West Coast Retail, Foodservice ExpansionModern agua fresca maker Bawi has closed a $6 million investment as it sets its sights on the West Coast and moving into foodservice.
May 12, 2026Last Updated May 15, 2026Distribution: RYZE Adds More Mushroom Lattes To TargetIn distribution news, RYZE added more lattes to Target, Gym Soda is entering NYC with Big Geyser and Walmart modernizes its iced tea set.
Jan 29, 2026Last Updated Jan 28, 2026Bawi Closing On $6M RoundAgua fresca maker Bawi has raised $4.1 million of a planned $6 million funding round, according to a SEC filing.
Oct 13, 2025Last Updated Oct 13, 2025Inside De La Calle’s Mexican Soda Makeover: More Fiber, Sugar, FruitEven as the brand’s previously announced pivot from tepache to ‘modern Mexican soda’ begins to take hold, De La Calle continues to iterate.
Jul 17, 2025Last Updated Jan 28, 2026Distribution Roundup: Bawi Brings its Agua Fresca to Whole FoodsSparkling agua fresca brand Bawi has landed in select Whole Foods Market stores in its home market of Texas, as well as Chicago and Northern California…
Jul 3, 2025Last Updated Jul 3, 2025Jarritos, Taste Salud Aim for Latin Authenticity With Co-Branded LaunchLos Angeles-based Taste Salud has been marketing its agua fresca powder stick packs since 2021, but its recently launched collaboration with iconic Mexican…
Jul 2, 2025Last Updated Jul 21, 2025Distribution: Gold Coast Steps Up With ‘Proven’ BrandsThe New York City DSD house’s trio of new signings in key categories — OWYN, Jolene and Spindrift — signal that it has the clout to attract experienced brands…
Nov 20, 2024Last Updated Nov 20, 2024Bawi Closes $3.5M To Scale OperationsAgua fresca maker Bawi has raised a $3.5 million seed round led by a $1.5 million infusion from Brand Foundry as the Austin-based brand scales operations for a…
Aug 30, 2024As Strategics Embrace Aguas Frescas, Startups Bank on AuthenticityStartup brand Agua Bonita is still growing, but it’s been flanked by other brands in a category that has received widespread attention from all reaches of the…