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Flow Water Teams Up with José Bautista 

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Flow Beverage Corp. has announced a strategic partnership with Toronto Blue Jays legend José Bautista. As Flow approaches its 10th anniversary, the collaboration is set to enhance the company’s visibility, retail footprint, and consumer demand through high-impact marketing and athlete-backed credibility.

Bautista joins Flow as a Strategic Advisor and investor, bringing his renowned high-performance mindset to the company’s marketing and media strategy. This move aligns with Flow’s mission to cater to achievement-oriented consumers seeking clean-label, functional hydration in an increasingly competitive beverage market.

Aligning with Elite Performance

Flow’s partnership with Bautista underscores the brand’s commitment to excellence, both in product quality and brand positioning. Bautista, a six-time MLB All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger Award winner, embodies the peak performance and discipline that resonate with Flow’s target audience. His involvement is expected to strengthen Flow’s appeal among active consumers and sports enthusiasts, reinforcing the brand’s image as a trusted hydration choice for high achievers.

Nicholas Reichenbach, Founder and CEO of Flow

“José’s commitment to excellence in training, lifestyle, and recovery aligns strongly with Flow’s achievement-oriented consumers,” said Nicholas Reichenbach, Founder and CEO of Flow. “Our newly innovated brand emphasizes the superior mineral content and hydration benefits of Flow Mineral Spring Water. We believe people like José understand our value proposition and the positive impact superior hydration can have on performance.”

Bautista’s Impact on Flow’s Growth Strategy

Beyond lending his name, Bautista is actively involved in shaping Flow’s brand strategy. His role as Strategic Advisor will influence marketing initiatives designed to boost consumer engagement and retail presence. Additionally, Bautista’s participation in Flow’s recent private placement solidifies his long-term commitment, granting him ownership in the company.

“Joining Flow as a strategic advisor and investing in the company was an easy decision for me,” said Bautista in a statement. “As a passionate consumer of Flow, I appreciate its essential minerals and electrolytes, which provide superior hydration benefits for athletes. It’s not just about quenching thirst—it’s about fueling the body to perform at its best.”

Photo: Flow Hydration

Sustainability at the Core

This partnership comes as Flow continues to prioritize sustainability across its operations. Since its founding in 2014, Flow has been dedicated to reducing environmental impact through sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly packaging. As a B-Corp Certified company with an impressive score of 126.5, Flow remains committed to its mission of “bringing wellness to the world through the positive power of water.”

Flow offers a diversified range of health-focused beverage products, including original mineral spring water, award-winning organic flavours, and sparkling mineral spring water. Each product is rich in naturally occurring electrolytes and essential minerals, available in various sizes from 300 ml to 1 litre.

About Flow

Flow is one of North America’s fastest-growing premium water companies. With a strong presence in Canada and the United States, Flow products are available through major retailers and online at flowhydration.com. 

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