Graasi Organic Barley Water Builds National Momentum with Multiple Industry Awards and Innovation Recognition

Organic functional hydration brand earns 2026 Mindful Award, two GHP Holistic Health Awards, LUXlife recognition, and finalist honors from NEXTY and the World Food Innovation Awards

Graasi Organic Barley Water, the modern functional hydration brand bringing barley water back to the wellness aisle, is quickly becoming one of the most recognized emerging names in plant-based functional beverages.

The brand has earned a growing list of industry accolades, including the 2026 Mindful Award for Functional Water Product of the Year, GHP Holistic Health Awards 2026 Best Organic Functional Barley Water Brand, GHP Plant-Based Hydration Innovation Award 2026, and LUXlife Food and Drink Awards 2025 Best Barley Water Brand – USA.

Graasi was also recognized on the global innovation stage as Commended: Best Functional Product at the World Food Innovation Awards 2026 and named a 2026 NEXTY Awards Finalist in the Functional Food or Beverage category.

“Barley water has been trusted for generations, but we saw an opportunity to reintroduce it in a cleaner, more modern way,” said Chris LaCorata, Founder and CEO of Graasi. “These awards validate what consumers and retailers are already responding to: Graasi is simple, organic, functional, and different from anything else in the cooler.”

Made with organic barley water, Graasi offers a refreshing alternative in a beverage category crowded with complicated ingredient panels and overpromised functionality. The brand is positioned at the intersection of hydration, plant-based wellness, and everyday functionality, giving consumers a clean-label option that feels both familiar and new.

The recent recognition comes as functional beverages continue to expand beyond traditional sports drinks and enhanced waters. Graasi’s award-winning momentum reflects rising interest in plant-based hydration, heritage ingredients, and beverages that deliver refreshment without unnecessary complexity.

“Consumers are looking for drinks that make sense,” added LaCorata. “They want better ingredients, real purpose, and brands with a point of view. Graasi is meeting that moment.”

With multiple award wins across wellness, food and drink, functional hydration, and plant-based innovation, Graasi is building a strong foundation for continued growth with retailers, distributors, and health-focused consumers.

Graasi utilizes the sales, marketing, and brand management services of Ramsey, NJ-based Cascadia Managing Brands.

About Graasi Organic Barley Water

Graasi Organic Barley Water is a clean-label functional beverage brand inspired by the traditional benefits of barley water and reimagined for today’s wellness consumer. Made with organic ingredients, Graasi delivers refreshing plant-based hydration for people looking for a smarter, simpler beverage choice.

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