Bottled Water

Bottled water is a globally ubiquitous product, produced by thousands of brands ranging from local municipal sources to premium artesian springs. The manufacturing or bottling usually occurs close to the source or the market of sale to minimize logistics costs.

Major global brands like Aquafina and Dasani are owned by beverage giants PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, respectively, while brands like Evian or Perrier are owned by Danone and Nestlé. These companies operate vast networks of regional bottling plants, meaning the physical bottle you hold is typically sourced from a spring or municipal supply within the country of purchase. The industry is highly regulated, with ownership often transitioning to massive multinational conglomerates that manage diverse beverage portfolios.