MTN WTR Announces Southern California Distribution Partnership with Los Angeles Distributing Company, Inc.

LOS ANGELES — August 11, 2025 — MTN WTR, the Japanese water brand on a mission to bring “Good Water for Everyone,” today announced a distribution partnership with Los Angeles Distributing Company, Inc. (LAD). Effective August 12, 2025, LAD becomes MTN WTR’s distributor for Southern California, serving retailers across 

The partnership will bring MTN WTR’s portfolio—including Spring, Sparkling Spring, and the new Extra Strong Sparkling 500 mL cans—to key accounts across the region. Initial placements will prioritize premium retailers, wellness-focused stores, and on-premise locations aligned with the brand’s identity beginning in August 2025.

“We’re thrilled to partner with LAD to accelerate MTN WTR’s presence in Southern California. Their brand-first approach and deep retail relationships make them the right steward for our still, sparkling, and Extra Strong offerings,” said Masa Kinemuchi, CEO, MTN WTR.

“We’re proud to partner with MTN WTR. It’s a brand that blends purity, intention, and design, and we believe it’s going to resonate deeply in Southern California. We couldn’t be more excited to bring it to market,” said Edgar del Rio, Partner, Los Angeles Distributing Company, Inc.

About MTN WTR

MTN WTR is a Japanese water brand committed to its mission of “Good Water for Everyone.” Founded in the U.S. by Masa Kinemuchi and Takashi Nakamura, MTN WTR sources its naturally alkaline spring water from the pristine aquifers of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Filtered for 50 years through volcanic rock, each drop delivers a remarkably clean, refreshing taste without additives. Available in both still and sparkling varieties, MTN WTR can be found in over 350 doors, as well as Amazon and restaurants nationwide.

About Los Angeles Distributing Company, Inc.

Los Angeles Distributing (LAD) is a privately held, independent beverage and snack distributor with a 14-year track record of building some of the most exciting emerging brands in the industry. Headquartered in Vernon, California, LAD combines the scale and infrastructure of a major distributor with the speed, hustle, and brand-first mentality of a startup. With strong retail relationships in the natural, convenience, and foodservice channels, LAD has become the go-to partner for early-stage brands looking to break into and expand across Southern California and an alternative to broadline distributors.