Kampeon Water Expands Bay Area Retail Footprint with Mollie Stone’s Markets and United Markets

Filipino-American beverage brand builds on strong early retail performance at Bi-Rite Market with launch into 10 new Bay Area locations

SAN FRANCISCO, CA Kampeon Water, the Vitamin-Enhanced Sparkling Water™ brand bringing tropical Filipino flavors and everyday wellness together, today announced its October launch across eight Mollie Stone’s Markets and two United Markets locations, significantly expanding the brand’s retail footprint throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

The 10-store expansion follows a successful retail launch at Bi-Rite Family of Markets in San Francisco, where Kampeon has seen consistent demand across all three flavors and competitive store-level velocity alongside established category incumbents, all with the marketing resources of an early-stage brand.

“Launching across Mollie Stone’s and United Markets is an exciting next step for Kampeon and an important validation of what we’ve seen at Bi-Rite,” said Chris Galang, Founder and CEO of Kampeon Water. “Consumers are responding to a product that makes everyday function straightforward while introducing Filipino flavors in a way that feels accessible to everyone. Growing with two respected Bay Area retailers gives us the opportunity to bring that experience to many more consumers.”

Kampeon offers Vitamin-Enhanced Sparkling Water™ made for everyday routines, combining B vitamins, Vitamin C and magnesium with tropical Filipino flavors including Calamansi, Lychee and Melon. The beverages are caffeine-free and contain 25 calories or fewer per can with no artificial sweeteners.

The expansion also arrives as communities across the country celebrate Filipino American History Month in October, giving the milestone added significance for the Filipino-American-founded brand. As Filipino food and flavors gain greater visibility in the American mainstream, Kampeon sees an opportunity to bring that momentum into the beverage aisle.

“Filipino-American food culture is having a real mainstream moment, and no beverage brand has planted a flag in this lane yet,” Galang added. “Rather than approaching the category through a broadly ‘Asian-inspired’ lens, we’re building around Filipino flavors and culture specifically, while creating products designed for consumers of all backgrounds.”

Kampeon’s approach also reflects a broader shift toward simpler, more approachable functional beverages. Rather than asking consumers to choose between beverages with no added function or highly specialized formulations, Kampeon delivers a straightforward combination of B vitamins, Vitamin C and magnesium designed to complement everyday occasions.

The launches at Mollie Stone’s and United Markets represent the next stage of Kampeon’s Northern California retail strategy, building on demonstrated store-level performance while expanding thoughtfully with regional retail partners.

About Kampeon Water

Kampeon Water is a San Francisco-based beverage company creating Vitamin-Enhanced Sparkling Water™ that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the Philippines. With B vitamins, Vitamin C and magnesium, Kampeon pairs simple, approachable function with tropical Filipino flavors. Named after the Tagalog word for "Champion," Kampeon is a tribute to identity, everyday wellness, and the power of flavor to bring people together.

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