In this article we are going to list the 5 biggest water companies in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please head on over to the 15 biggest water companies in the world.
5. Dasani
A daughter company of the Coca Cola Company (NYSE: KO), Dasani is categorized as the second finest brand on the United States. It is essentially tap water, filtered and bottled, with added sodium. Dasani was introduced in 1999, almost 2 decades ago and is sold worldwide. It’s most prominent presence however is in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Its tagline is “Can’t Live Without It”.
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4. C’est Bon
Yet another Chinese company, China Resources Beverage (Holdings) Ltd is the owner of C’est Bon drinking water. It is headquartered in Hi-tech Park in Nanshan District, Shenzhen Apart from C’est Bon, the company also owns Afternoon tea, Fire (FIRE) coffee, Jialinsh, Magic, and Zero Pascal. It is also the biggest rival of number 14, the Nongfu Spring Company. So much so that in 2013, Nongfu allegedly spread false information about C’est Bon and China Resources Beverage (Holdings) Ltd ended up suing them.
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3. Danone
The French multinational company is one of the top suppliers of water in the region. It is headquartered in Boulevard Haussmann 9th arrondissement, Paris, France and have presence all around the globe. Apart from bottled water, the company is also renowned for their production of Baby food, coffee, dairy products, dairy-free products and dietary supplements. According to their official statement, 19% of their sales were generated from their bottled water products. The company was famously subjected to scandal in the last decade when it was accused of unethical marketing of their infant formula in China, Indonesia, Turkey, and India. Their slogan indicates their vision that “our health is connected with and interdependent on the health of our planet.”
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2. Aquafina
Manufactured by PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), Aquafina is the biggest competitor for Nestle and Dasani in the USA. The company produces both flavored and unflavored water and has been in service since 1994. The brand is also licensed for multiple skin care products, including lip balm and wrinkle cream. Its famous slogan is “The purest part of you. Make your body happy.”
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1. Nongfu Spring
Another Chinese brand, the Nongfu Spring Company easily tops our list for the 15 biggest water companies in the world with average sales amounting to 3.1 billion USD a year! It is headquartered in Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The company was founded in 1996 and produces highly demanded bottled water as well as other beverages. Their other products include a natural juice and nectar line as well as coffee and tea selections. Some of their more famous products include Farmer’s Orchard, Scream and Oriental Leaf. Nongfu market their water as being mineral free and totally natural, as they removed these elements from their products in 1999, three years after their launch.
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