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Cactus Is the New Coconut, and These Founders Are Going All In: ‘We Decided to Drop Our Lab Coats, Put on Our Cactus Suits and Chase the American Dream’



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About 15 years ago, coconut water hit the U.S. market and exploded in popularity with its purported health benefits. Though the craze has slowed somewhat in recent years, the drink still takes up its fair share of space on shelves nationwide. But many who’ve given the beverage a chance share a less-than-glowing take: It doesn’t really taste good. Would most people drink coconut water if it weren’t a lower-calorie, less sugary alternative to sports drinks and sodas? Probably not. 

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