SPADE is in 245 Walmart Stores Across California

Our CPG portfolio company, Spade, has entered mass retail with placement in 245 Walmart stores across California — a meaningful step forward in the brand’s national buildout.

Rolling out three flagship flavors — Guava, Yuzu-Lime, and Kiwi Strawberry — SPADE is bringing its zero sugar, zero calorie soda to a broader mainstream audience. The expansion reflects strong execution across velocity, brand positioning, and retail readiness.

What stands out is the progression. The team established proof of concept in Natural, scaled into Conventional grocery, and is now successfully making the jump into Mass. Each phase has been intentional — validating demand, strengthening operations, and building the infrastructure required to support larger retail partners.

Mass retail isn’t just incremental distribution — it’s a signal. It shows the brand resonates beyond a single channel and has the versatility to win across diverse consumer sets.

We’re proud of the Spade team for their growth. We’re excited to support the next chapter as the brand continues expanding its footprint.

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