NEWSMay 6, 2026

Swedish protein water brand Wave lands in all Hemmakväll stores nationwide

The two-year-old functional drinks brand expands from a handful of locations to a national listing in Sweden's largest candy retail chain.

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Wave Protein Water
Wave Protein Water.

Swedish protein water brand Wave secured nationwide distribution across all approximately 70 Hemmakväll stores in Sweden.

Wave is positioned as a functional drink rather than a sports nutrition product. Each can delivers 20g of protein, zero sugar, zero caffeine, and a light crisp carbonation.

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Founded in 2023, by André Lindkvist, Wave is formulated, developed, and produced in Sweden.

Hemmakväll is Sweden's largest candy retail chain with just over 70 stores nationwide


Wave is now stocked across Hemmakväll's national footprint. More on the brand at drinkwave.se.

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