Aqua Carpatica Lemonade

Aqua Carpatica is a premium mineral water and soft drink brand that originates from the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. Historically, the brand was founded by Swiss-Greek entrepreneur Jean Valvis under his company Valvis Holding. The brand gained significant international traction due to its high purity and low nitrate content, specifically sourced from the Bajenaru and Paltinis springs.

In 2022, PepsiCo entered into a strategic partnership with Aqua Carpatica, acquiring a 20% equity stake and securing distribution rights for the products outside of Romania. Today, while Valvis Holding remains a major partner and the original developer, PepsiCo serves as the ultimate global owner company for its international distribution and expansion. The product in the image is a flavored lemonade variety produced in Romania to capitalize on the brand's reputation for using high-quality mountain water.