DryWater Achieves NSF Certified for Sport® Status
SPORTS
DryWater’s entry into the sports market reflects broader consumer demand for functional, clean-label hydration products that deliver nutritional support without added sugar, artificial ingredients, or excess sodium.
In a competitive market where "clean label" often feels more like a buzzword than a reality, DryWater is raising the bar. Today, the real-fruit electrolyte and vitamin powder announced it has earned the NSF Certified for Sport® designation, a globally recognized milestone for supplement safety and transparency.
The certification marks DryWater's official entry into the professional sports arena, ensuring that its products meet the rigorous standards required by elite athletes.
The Rigor of NSF Certification
Earning the NSF Certified for Sport® status is no simple feat. It requires an independent, third-party audit that tests every batch for more than 290 banned substances. Beyond banned substances, the certification verifies that the ingredients listed on the label are exactly what is inside the package and that the product is manufactured in a facility audited for quality control.
"Earning NSF Certification validates what we've built from day one – the cleanest, most tested hydration powder on earth," said Bryan Appio, Founder and CEO of DryWater.
Fueling the Pro-to-Youth Pipeline
The timing of the certification aligns with DryWater’s role as a founding partner of League One Volleyball (LOVB), which is now entering its second season. The partnership is unique in its "pro-to-youth" scope, fueling professional matches with Olympic-level talent while simultaneously reaching more than 22,000 youth athletes across 92 locations nationwide.
Through this partnership, DryWater will be:
The Official Hydration Partner: Featured on athlete jerseys and available at all major tournaments.
A Wellness Catalyst: Working with LOVB to help female athletes prioritize health and resiliency through proper cellular hydration.
The "Clean Performance" Move
DryWater’s rise reflects a broader shift in consumer behavior. Today’s athletes, and everyday wellness enthusiasts, are increasingly rejecting products with added sugar, artificial colors, or excess sodium. Each 11-gram DryWater stick uses real, whole fruit combined with six electrolytes and five essential vitamins, providing a functional alternative to traditional sports drinks.
The product is currently available at Walgreens and Walmart locations nationwide, with further retail expansion planned for the coming year.
Third-Party Trust as a Moat
In the "Wild West" of the supplement industry, self-regulation is no longer enough to win. DryWater’s decision to invest in NSF certification is a strategic move to build an unshakeable moat. For brands in 2026, third-party validation is the only way to move from the "lifestyle" shelf to the "performance" shelf. By securing this status, DryWater isn't just selling hydration; they are selling a "contract of trust" that few of their competitors can match.