Aquafina bottled water

Aquafina is a prominent brand of purified bottled water that was first launched in Wichita, Kansas, in 1994. Since its national rollout in 1997, it has become one of the most recognizable water brands globally. The water is sourced from municipal public water sources and undergoes a rigorous seven-step purification process called Hydro-7, which includes reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light, ensuring a consistent taste and high purity.

The brand is manufactured world-wide through an extensive network of regional bottling facilities. Because it is produced locally to reduce shipping costs and environmental impact, the exact manufacturing country depends on the market where the bottle is sold. Domestically, it is produced across various states in the USA, while internationally it is licensed and bottled in numerous countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Owned by the global conglomerate PepsiCo, Aquafina benefits from one of the world's most sophisticated distribution networks. PepsiCo manages the brand's global strategy and quality standards, while regional subsidiaries or licensed franchise bottlers handle the physical production and local logistics in specific territories.