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Raw C Coconut water has crossed the line from health-aisle curiosity to mainstream disruptor. Raw C’s record-breaking week through Woolworths, Australia, outselling 1.25 L soft drinks on units, signals a category inversion where “natural hydration” now trumps “carbonated refreshment.” Retailers are re-allocating shelf space, and soft drink giants must be feeling the tremor.

Natural Raw C Coconut Water links up with Pistachio Papi and defies typical FMCG constraints which included factory rejection, cost hurdles, and flavour scepticism. The result, a coconut water fused with pistachio and white chocolate, illustrates how collaborations can unlock unexpected NPD pathways. By leveraging 100% natural inputs and sustained iteration, the brand has turned a “dead in the water” concept into a consumer-ready product with cultural stickiness.