New water products – July/​Aug 2010

Belgian mineral water brand Spa Reine has undergone a facelift. Its manufacturer, Spadel, has developed a range of bottles designed to respond to the needs of specific consumers and occasions.

The PET bottles, which contain 50% recycled material, are available in 1.5– and 2-​litre family sizes, a 1-​litre with a feminine shape and volume markings for hydration-​conscious consumers, a 75cl sports cap bottle, 50cl handbag size and 33cl bottle with s

The new line is also lighter. The weight of the 1.5-litre bottle has been reduced by 50% since 1975, as has gone from 31g to 28.5g. In addition, the labels are made using recycled paper and are printed with vegetable ink.

Schwarzwaldsprudel has launched a new sports water called Vitrex, which will be distributed initially in southwest Germany before being introduced to the rest of the country.

Spritzer from Malaysia has launched Spritzer + Fibre, which contains a combination of soluble dietary fibres to promote healthy intestinal function with a prebiotic effect. The passion fruit flavoured beverage is also said to increase bone mineral density

Claessens|Cartils was asked to develop the new 1.5-litre PET bottle label design and six-​pack shrink wrap for the new citrus variant, which joins the other lemon, orange, lemon lime, plum, cherry and passion fruit flavours.

Acquamara is purified using a filter and is tested to make sure it passes European standards for drinking water. The novel product was the brainchild of Andy Inglis, who used to work for the United Nations. It’s on sale at £4.95 for three litres.

1.5-litre PET bottles are available for an SRP of 1.89 Zloty.

In a bid to reduce the plastic used in its bottles and closures, Canadian water filler Naya Waters has converted two of its filling lines to Bericap’s 29/​25 HexaLite closure.