Protein2o Names Chris Pruneda CEO, Finalizing $5M Raise

Now touting over $60 million in annual retail dollar sales, “clear protein hydration” producer Protein2o has welcomed in Chris Pruneda as the company’s new CEO, alongside several other executive appointments.

Distribution: Protein2o, Just Ice Tea and GORGIE Land In Target; Ketone-IQ Goes Chainwide with H-E-B

On the heels of its rebrand and reformulation earlier this year, Protein2o is rolling out to 1,400 Target stores nationwide. The mass retail chain will carry the brand’s protein hydration drinks in Strawberry Watermelon and Orange Mango flavors. Additionally, Target will exclusively offer Protein2o’s newest flavor, Lemon Lime.

Protein2O Seeks ‘Multi-Hyphenate’ Status with Brand Refresh

Functional beverage brand Protein2O is getting a fresh new look next month as it prepares to roll out a rebrand and reformulation across its product lines. The 12-year-old business will introduce its new label on February 1, designed by branding firm Safari Sundays.

Whey Out: Dairy-Based Brands Seek Plant-Powered Expansion

As consumers continue to embrace plant-based diets, the protein drink category is no exception to the growing trend towards vegan products. But as plant-based protein startups like OWYN and Koia grow, established companies that have long played in the animal-based sector are now looking to get in. This year, a number of protein drink makers — from PepsiCo-owned CytoSport to enhanced water maker Protein2o — are introducing new plant-based lines in a move to set the pace in an emerging market.

Protein2o Expands Retail Presence

Seizing on Americans’ love affair with protein and energy, Protein2o has logged impressive retail growth to grow the country’s number-one protein water brand. Leading the way is Protein2o’s newest innovation Protein2o PLUS Energy, which is popping up on store shelves and displays this Spring in CVS, Rite Aid, Discount Drug Mart, HyVee, Jewel, Tom Thumb, Randall’s and Central Market.

Protein2o Introduces Energy Line Extension

Protein2o Plus Energy contains 125 mg of natural caffeine from green coffee beans and 15 g of whey protein per 16.9 oz. PET bottle and is available in Blueberry-Raspberry and Cherry Lemonade flavors.