• Fresh off the back of a collaboration with Pistachio Papi, Australian coconut water brand, Raw C, has dipped a toe into the protein loading trend – launching Protein Water in Coconut Pineapple with fitness company, Muscle Nation.
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    Fresh off the back of a collaboration with Pistachio Papi, Australian coconut water brand, Raw C, has dipped a toe into the protein loading trend – launching Protein Water in Coconut Pineapple with fitness company, Muscle Nation. Source: Raw C
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Fresh off the back of a collaboration with Pistachio Papi, Raw C has dipped a toe into the protein loading trend – launching Protein Water in Coconut Pineapple with fitness company, Muscle Nation.

Balancing Raw C’s signature coconut water flavour and Muscle Nation’s performance-driven protein, the collaboration aims to be the new hydration hero for summer, delivering a light, refreshing way to refuel.

Each serve packs 22 grams of protein, zero fat, and a tropical twist of real coconut and juicy pineapple. At just 101 calories per serve, it is naturally sweetened with monkfruit and stevia, no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.

Muscle Nation founder, Chris Anastasi, said the company loved the idea of turning recovery into something iconic, and it doesn’t get much more iconic than coconut water in Australia.

“Being an Aussie household staple, it seemed like a no-brainer to pair Raw C’s coconut flavour with our protein. It’s refreshing, it’s light, and it’s built to perform,” said Anastasi.

Formulated with hydrolysed collagen and whey protein isolate, this clean, high-impact blend is boosted with electrolytes, BCAAs, and Vitamin C to support muscle repair and hydration. For an added electrolyte boost on those warmer days, simply mix with Raw C’s Pure Natural Coconut Water.

Raw C founder, Scott Mendelsohn, said partnering with Muscle Nation felt like a natural fit.

“We were thrilled to come on board. They’re the leaders in functional performance, and we bring the flavour and hydration that the nation knows and loves,” said Mendelsohn.

Muscle Nation x Raw C Coconut Pineapple Protein Water is now available online at musclenation.com.au and Woolworths nationally, for RRP $35.00 in a 300g can of powdered supplement.

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