Vending

UNFI to distribute craft beverage Moshi Yuzu Sparkling

August 27, 2020

Moshi Yuzu Sparkling, a craft beverage brand, will be available in United Natural Foods Inc. warehouses under a distribution agreement, according to a press release. Moshi Yuzu Sparkling is currently distributed by local distributors in California and New York City, but the UNFI partnership will open up further opportunities in the Northeast and West Coast.

The products are also available online at Beverage Universe, Oasis Snacks, Southeast Asia Food Group and Amazon.

The brand name is a Japanese translation for "if; supposing; full of possibilities," which captures the profiles of its beverage offerings. Moshi Yuzu Sparkling is a yuzu RTD beverage made with 100% yuzu juice sourced directly from Japan.

Since its launch in February 2020, Moshi has won the 2020 FABI award from the National Restaurant Association, as well as the 2020 SoFi award from the Specialty Food Association.

The line is currently packaged in 12-ounce glass bottles and comes in four flavors: Yuzu Original, Yuzu White Peach, Yuzu Red Shiso & Apple and Yuzu Unsweetened Sparkling Water. The full line will be available at UNFI York, Dayville, Chesterfield, Howell, Montgomery, Moreno, Rocklin and Ridgefield by end of August.

Image courtesy of Moshi Yuzu Sparkling.