Coaqua

These are some of my favorite shots coming out of #ExpoWest. It was a surreal show for Anthony Cadieux II and I. Thank you to all who were there to help us out. We cannot wait for #ExpoWest26 Hall E, Booth 5552. Ain't no aqua like Coaqua! Mark Sorrentino P Grant Portier Jason Miller Andy Stenson Brian Tice

Thoughts on #ExpoWest from a life science consultant turned #CPG enthusiast: Thank you Anthony Cadieux II and Justin Bruckel for giving me the opportunity to represent Coaqua Coconut Water at ExpoWest. Coaqua is not only a great tasting, natural hydration beverage, but it is also a reflection of Tony and Justin’s past lives as elite junior hockey players in need of high quality hydration and their current lives as young professionals managing work and their (growing) families. There is a lot more to come from Coaqua so stay tuned and hydrated! Attended one talk in-person, “Optimizing Sexual & Hormonal Health” which set the tone for my Expo. Susan C. Allen Augustin Zeenia F. Robyn Lawrence Hunter Morris Nathan Price were all very insightful, but I was surprised when the conversation evolved into a broader discussion on how consumer health brands are empowering patients to take their health into their own hands. The concept of patients empowering themselves at the point of sale to improve health outcomes is both exciting and frightening. Hearing stories of patients managing GLP-1 side effects with supplements, and anecdotes of patients achieving better health outcomes with consumer health products vs. FDA-approved therapeutics left me with a cautious optimism for the future. Too many awesome brands to count, but here a few that stood out to me: Deeannah Seymour and her team at pH-D Feminine Health are working to remove the stigma around Women’s Health by providing women high-quality, evidence-based products + supplements. Thanks for being awesome booth neighbors! James Reid and Stoked Beekeeping Co. offered some unique products, sourcing honey from both New Zealand and Alaska. Their Manuka honey tallow balm is luxurious and unique, has been great for hydrating dry skin Moco Black Sauce served up some very tasty and unique chili sauces. Based on traditional Ghanaian recipes, black sauce (also called “Shito” or “Moco”) incorporates herring and shrimp that packs an umami punch! savorymoco.com BRIXY continues to impress with their better-for-you personal care items and sustainable packaging. Their mint eucalyptus shampoo is my new favorite! Who Gives A Crap continues to shine in a sea of “flushable” wipes. Their branding makes the mundane toilet paper roll a statement, but their commitment to charitable giving is what's truly admirable. VITAHUSTLE surprised me with their all-in-one superfood shake. I typically shy away from all-in-one protein powders, but Vita Hustle has some great tasting flavors with a functional ingredient profile that's great as a meal replacement or after workout shake. Thanks Sean Cline and Qloo for stopping by the Coaqua booth! Qloo is an AI-powered consumer insights platform helping brands keep a pulse on evolving consumer tastes + preference. Simple UI but very powerful. grant portier Jennifer Stenson Mark Denny Simon Griffiths Frederik Jensen Gabrielle D'Addario SPINS Maddi H.

Wrapping up Coaqua's first #ExpoWest! The best part? Hands down, the incredible brands we got to meet. Compared to many, Justin Bruckel and I are still the new guys in this industry. Sure, there’s competition—but at the end of the day, we’re all on this wild ride together. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that selling groceries is really about the people. We’re all a little crazy (in the best way ??), and we love the game. See you next year! Catch us in Hall E, Booth 5552 ????

Scrolling through photos and videos from #ExpoWest, and I’m already looking forward to next year. These shows are always a blast—Justin Bruckel and I have way too much fun sharing the Coaqua chant with everyone. Can’t beat the energy! Cooooaaaqqquaaaa! ?????

Coaqua merch store is live! https://lnkd.in/gtCnZTmD

Attended our first Expo West (walking the floor and exploring). This is foodie heaven. So many brands, inspiring branding, amazing booth set ups - so many ideas have come to mind for collaborations this year. This matcha journey for us is just beginning, but excited to see where the year takes us - maybe we will have a booth next year ?? Here are some brands that really intrigued us and we are cooking up some recipes for: Coaqua Táche Beyond Good Geem Diaspora Co.

And that’s a wrap on Natural Products Expo West 2025! Justin Bruckel and I are feeling nothing but gratitude. This show was unreal, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen—you’re absolute beauties. We can’t wait to do it all again next year! Debuting 5 new flavors and unveiling our rebrand, I can confidently say Coaqua is a different company than it was just a week ago - BIG things ahead! ??????

Oh, look. We changed our clothes and made some new friends. Same coconut water attitude, just in a refreshed outfit with five new flavors tagging along - sparkling, lemony passion, citrus circus, espresso'd, and soursoppin'. New look, new flavors, same unbothered excellence. No big deal. Check out our new site at www.drinkcoaqua.com

We are less than 72 hours away from Coaqua’s brand relaunch at #ExpoWest! Instagram is looking ??Great job team! ??????????

We are less than 72 hours away from Coaqua’s brand relaunch at #ExpoWest! Instagram is looking ??Great job team! ??????????