Local Vendor Spotlight: Rambler Sparkling Water
A one-of-a-kind Texas limestone filtered sparkling water made in Austin, Texas. Sustainably sourced, purified, then remineralized and carbonated to the perfect level, resulting in a crisp, great-tasting, sodium-free sparkling water.
1. How long have you been in business?
Four years
2. What is your origin story?
Dave Mead, James Moody & Jeff Trucksess founded Rambler in Austin, TX in 2017.
3. What are your most popular products?
All three of ‘em!
Rambler Original – tastes like Texas (in a can).
Rambler Lemon-Lime – it’s like Sprite without the calories.
Rambler Grapefruit – it makes a great mixer!
4. What makes your products unique?
Rambler is produced from sustainable water sources that are re-mineralized and carbonated, giving Rambler a superior taste (without sodium!). and Every Can Matters, which is why we partner with organizations like American Rivers & Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation to give back to the environment. Buy Rambler because it is the only sparkling water that gives back to the environment.
5. How many staff members do you have?
Seven full-time staff in Austin
6. What would an employee say is the best part about working at your company?
“Unlimited access to Rambler feeds my addiction to sparkling water, and having tried all of the competition, ours tastes better. After almost 20 years in grocery, it’s been fun to learn the brand & product side of the business at Rambler, alongside friends and in a uniquely Austin way.” – Marc Pittenger, Sales Director
“(The best part of working for Rambler is…) the Team. It’s a great environment where everyone has a seat at the table and all thoughts are heard and weighed. It shows in our products and really is what keeps us pushing to be better.” – Jeff Germenis, Ops Director
“We’re proud to be from Austin and proud to support this community we love so much. Wheatsville Co-op embodies community and supports local businesses like ours. We’re thrilled to be a partner of Wheatsville.” - Dave Mead, Co-Founder
7. Anything else we should know?
We’ve got 4 new items launching in 2021, and we’re planning a few more before the year is out.
Pictured (L-R): Dave Mead, James Moody, Jeff Trucksess. Rambler Co-Founders, 2017.