MLP Presented By DoorDash Taps Once Upon a Coconut to Become League’s Official Coconut Water
Once Upon a Coconut, a premium coconut water brand renowned for its refreshing taste and electrolyte-packed beverages, has signed on as the official coconut water of Major League Pickleball (MLP) Presented By DoorDash in a multi-year deal. This exciting new partnership will bring the brand’s clean, healthy hydration to pickleball fans and athletes across MLP’s 10 regular season events, mid-season tournament, playoffs, and the MLP Cup in November.
Once Upon a Coconut is a premium coconut water brand dedicated to delivering refreshing, natural hydration while making a positive community impact. Launched in 2020, the brand sources young green coconuts from Vietnam, packaging them in eco-friendly slim aluminum cans to promote sustainability. Available in six delicious flavors—Premium, Pineapple, Chocolate, Watermelon, Blueberry, and Energy—Once Upon a Coconut can be found in over 6,000 retail stores nationwide, on Amazon, and through its official website.
The 2025 MLP season will kick off in Orlando, Florida, from 24 to 27 April 2025 and will run through August—with the season champion-crowning 2025 MLP Finals NYC—in addition to the standalone MLP Cup in November. Throughout these events, Once Upon a Coconut will hydrate athletes and fans while raising awareness of the brand’s commitment to delivering better-for-you hydration and making a positive impact in communities.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Major League Pickleball, a league that reflects energy, competition, and excellence—values that Once Upon a Coconut shares,” said John Chiorando, CEO of Once Upon a Coconut. “We’re excited to bring our coconut water to an even broader audience, offering a healthy, delicious alternative to sugary sports drinks.”
Once Upon a Coconut, known for its premium coconut water sourced from young green coconuts in Vietnam, provides a natural hydration option with no added sugars. The brand offers a variety of refreshing coconut water flavors, including Premium, Pineapple, Chocolate, Watermelon, Blueberry, and Energy.
Beyond great taste, Once Upon a Coconut is committed to sustainability and community impact. The brand packages its coconut water in eco-friendly aluminum cans and plants a tree for every case sold through its Greenspark partnership. Additionally, Once Upon a Coconut donates 10% of its profits to nonprofit organisations such as the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida and NAMI, furthering its mission to support both the environment and communities in need.
