FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Central Valley Native is breaking barriers as a Latina entrepreneur.
Her product, Agua Bonita, is making headlines and selling nationwide.
“It’s an unexplainable feeling when you see your own product really come to life,” said CEO and Founder Kayla Castañeda.
In 2020, Central Valley native Kayla Castaneda walked away from her corporate job to pursue a dream, selling Agua Fresca in a non-traditional way, in a can.
She says the only difference is that there is less sugar in every can of Agua Bonita.
“You still get 100% of the flavor. We have flavors like Sweet Melon, Mango, Pineapple, and Cucumber, and it’s just an homage to my grandfather, my family, and our culture,” said Castañeda.
Her idea dates back to her childhood when her late grandfather always made Agua Fresca.
She says he never let fruit go to waste, and now she’s making a difference by sourcing fruit from the Central …