SPA Intense Sparkling Mineral Water

SPA Intense (often referred to as 'Spa Rood' in Dutch markets) is a premium sparkling mineral water sourced from the town of Spa in the Belgian Ardennes. The water is drawn from deep aquifers within the Hautes Fagnes, a strictly protected nature reserve covering over 13,000 hectares. This environmental protection ensures that the water remains exceptionally pure and low in minerals, characterized by a unique natural filtration process through rock and peat layers that takes years to complete.

The commercial bottling of SPA water dates back to the late 16th century, though the brand formally highlights its protected status since 1889. The modern industrial history of the brand began in 1921 with the establishment of Spa Monopole, which centralized the bottling operations to serve reaching markets in the Benelux and beyond. Today, the water is bottled directly at the source in Belgium to maintain its natural integrity and original composition.

SPA is the flagship brand of the Spadel Group, an independent, family-owned European company headquartered in Brussels. The group has been under the leadership of the du Bois family for decades, maintaining its independence in a market often dominated by large multinational conglomerates. The brand is highly successful in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, and it has achieved B Corp certification, reflecting a long-term commitment to sustainability and carbon-neutral operations.