Nestlé Waters

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Bottled water division of Nestlé


Nestlé Waters







TypeSubsidiary
IndustryBeverage
ProductsBottled water



Nestlé Waters is the bottled water division of the Swiss multinational food and drink company Nestlé. Established in 1992, Nestlé Waters is headquartered in Paris, France, and operates in numerous countries around the world.

History[edit]

Nestlé Waters was created as a separate entity within the Nestlé Group in 1992. The division was formed to consolidate and expand Nestlé's bottled water operations, which had been growing through various acquisitions and the development of new brands.

Brands[edit]

Nestlé Waters owns and operates a variety of bottled water brands globally. Some of the most well-known brands include:

Operations[edit]

Nestlé Waters operates in over 130 countries and has a significant presence in both developed and emerging markets. The company sources its water from natural springs and aquifers, ensuring high quality and sustainability. Nestlé Waters is committed to environmental stewardship and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote recycling.

Sustainability[edit]

Nestlé Waters has made sustainability a core part of its operations. The company focuses on:

  • Water stewardship: Ensuring sustainable water management practices.
  • Packaging: Innovating to reduce plastic use and increase the use of recycled materials.
  • Carbon footprint: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.

Controversies[edit]

Nestlé Waters has faced criticism and controversy over its water extraction practices, particularly in areas facing water scarcity. Critics argue that the company's operations can deplete local water resources and negatively impact communities and ecosystems.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

Nestlé
Divisions
Divested
* BlueTriton Brands (Nestlé Waters North America)
Subsidiaries
Joint ventures
Other assets
* Lactalis-Nestlé Fresh Products (50%)
Brands
* 1 Brand owned by General Mills; Produced by General Mills in the U.S. and Canada. Produced by Cereal Partners under the Nestlé brand elsewhere. 2 Brand owned by General Mills; U.S. and Canadian production rights controlled by Nestlé under license. 3 U.S. production rights owned by The Hershey Company. 4 U.S. rights and production owned by the Smarties Candy Company with a different product. 5 U.S. rights and specific trade dress owned by Nestlé; rights elsewhere owned by Associated British Foods. 6 Produced by Cereal Partners, branded as Nestlé. 7 Brand owned by Post Foods; Produced by Cereal Partners and branded as Nestlé in the U.K. and Ireland. 8 Philippine production rights owned by Alaska Milk Corporation. 9 Singaporean, Malaysian and Thai production rights owned by Fraser and Neave. 10 Used only in Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia. 11 Used only in the Philippines. 12 U.S. production rights owned by the Ferrara Candy Company. 13 NA rights and specific trade dress to all packaged coffee and other products under the Starbucks brand owned by Nestlé since 2019. 14 Brand owned by Mars, sold by Nestlé in Canada. 15 Produced by Froneri in the U.S. since 2020.


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