Once Upon a Coconut Partners with Raley’s to Bring Premium Coconut Water to More than 120 Locations
Once Upon a Coconut, a premium coconut water brand, has announced its expansion into Raley’s grocery stores throughout California and Nevada. Shoppers can now find Once Upon a Coconut’s three refreshing flavors — Pineapple, Chocolate and Watermelon — at more than 120 Raley’s locations.
This partnership represents a perfect alignment of shared values, with a mutual commitment to health, sustainability and community impact. Once Upon a Coconut’s coconut water is made with real ingredients, free from artificial sugars and provides a nutritious hydration option that aligns with Raley’s mission of making healthier food choices accessible to its customers.
“We are thrilled to expand into Raley’s, a brand that shares our commitment to quality, sustainability and health,” said John Chiorando, CEO of Once Upon a Coconut. “Raley’s customers are health-conscious and passionate about making choices that benefit their well-being, making this partnership a perfect fit for our brand.”
Raley’s, renowned for its dedication to offering healthy, accessible products, is also a leader in sustainability and social responsibility. Once Upon a Coconut complements Raley’s clean-label, high-quality product lineup, offering a beverage that supports a healthy lifestyle without compromising on flavor.
“We are committed to offering wholesome products that help our customers live healthier lives without compromising on great flavor,” said Kelli Watkins, Raley’s Category Manager. “This partnership is a natural fit—bringing clean, refreshing hydration that supports overall well-being, aligned with our focus on quality products made with fewer additives, less processing and ingredients our customers can trust.”
Once Upon a Coconut’s coconut water is sustainably sourced from young green coconuts in Vietnam and packaged in eco-friendly aluminum cans. In addition to its commitment to sustainability, the brand donates 10 percent of its profits to charities such as the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida and NAMI. Additionally, the brand plants a tree for every case sold through its partnership with Greenspark, reinforcing its dedication to making a positive environmental impact.