Polar Seltzer Water

Polar Beverages is a historic American soft drink company headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded in 1882 by Dennis Crowley, it began as a whiskey business before pivoting to carbonated beverages during the Prohibition era. Today, it is recognized as the largest independent bottling company in the United States, famous for its flavored seltzers and iconic Polar Bear mascot, Orson.

The brand is still family-owned, managed by the fourth generation of the Crowley family. While it operates primarily in the Northeast United States, its manufacturing is concentrated in several facilities across the U.S. to ensure regional distribution. Over the years, Polar has maintained a strong independent identity, often competing directly with global beverage giants by leveraging local production and unique seasonal flavor profiles.