Wales. Known for its signature cobalt blue and crimson red glass bottles, it’s a mainstay at discerning hotels and restaurants across the world, according to the company. Ty Nant is also now available in a curvaceous PET bottle designed by Welsh Designer Ross Lovegrove. Voss, is introducing new package graphics for

its sparkling water in an effort to differentiate it from Voss’ still water. The company is also bringing back its “31 Days to Make A Difference” campaign in March, which will give contestants the opportunity to travel to Swaziland to see the work of the VOSS Foundation in Sub-Sahara Africa. Boxed Water, an eco-friendly and BPA-free alternative to bottled water, is adding a new 1L box and 6-pack. Currently carried in multiple retail channels regionally such as Whole Foods, Kroger and Costco, the brand is adding national distribution with Target later this year.

would be selling waterless plastic and stainless steel flasks in an effort to encourage consumers to reduce their impact on the environment by first filling with tap water. The company has recently signed on professional skateboarders Tony Hawk, Aaron Jaws Homoki, Chris Joslin, Jamie Thomas and snowboarder Annie Poulanger as brand ambassadors. Marvelus is a sparkling mineral water sourced

from a vast artesian aquifer that is protected by the Ocala national forest in the state of Florida. The company classifies itself as both an “artesian” and “mineral” water and is available through KeHE distributors. Byarozavik Birch Tree Water is an all-natural health beverage with benefits similar to coconut water, but boasts a lighter, crisper, more refreshing taste. Renowned for its taste and health benefits in Slavic countries for centuries, Byarozavik Birch Tree water is Non-GMO, gluten free, and USDA and Euroleaf Organic.

People Water is continuing to expand its

distribution and store placements, focusing on the natural and foodservice channels. The brand recently landed shelf placement in its third Whole Foods region, Brookshire’s, and numerous independent stores through its partnership with UNFI. The brand’s naturally alkaline water is available in an RPET and BPA free bottle and boasts a 65 percent smaller carbon footprint than traditional plastics.

Balance Water is a functional natural spring

Perrier is launching a new Green Apple flavor,

Hawaiian Springs is a brand of premium natu-

available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores nationwide for the first six months of its release. The legacy brand also recently kicked off its “District Perrier” marketing campaign that allows shoppers the opportunity to experiment with the product and unlock savings through a mobile app.

ral artesian brand from Hawaii. Leveraging its success on the islands and in Southern California, Hawaiian Springs will be expanding distribution within Whole Foods, Albertson’s, and several other major grocery retailers in 2015.

water enhanced with Australian flower essences. The company recently unveiled a packaging revamp following eight months of working with an emerging Italian design firm and has expanded its distribution footprint to over 5,000 stores nationwide including all Kroger’s grocers, as well as select Sprouts, Whole Foods, Safeway, and Bristol Farms, among others.

carefully-selected and consistently-monitored natural springs in California and Pennsylvania. The company recently introduced its next-generation bottle made with 100 percent recycled plastic and is available nationwide.

Real Water is the only premium bottled water on the market that is alkaline with stable negative ionization, according to the company. The company has expanded its presence in the state of California with the addition of two new Budweiser distributors, Heimark, out of Indio, CA and Alford, in Imperial, CA.

Fred Spring Water disrupted the industry status quo by encouraging its customers to refill its 13.5 oz. and 20 oz. plastic flasks, printing “Refill” squarely on the front of its label. In 2014 the company announced it

ACQUAFIBRA has 6 grams of prebiotic fiber added to its water to provide 20 percent of your daily needs. Combined with the properties of vitamins B3, B5, B6 and B9 acquafibra is available in Orange, Lemon, Strawberry and Peach Flavors.

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