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Heineken Costa Rica has signed an agreement to acquire RainForest Water, a Costa Rican premium artesian water brand, through its subsidiary Distribuidora La Florida.

Founded in Sarapiquí, RainForest Water bottles artesian water directly at its natural source and packages it in recyclable and reusable aluminium bottles. Its operations are powered by renewable energy and supported by initiatives focused on reforestation, forest conservation, biodiversity and community development.

The acquisition is expected to provide RainForest Water with a platform to expand into new markets while retaining its focus on sustainability and reducing plastic use.

Ariel Aizenman, founder and CEO of RainForest Water, said: “When we started this project, we wanted to demonstrate that a brand born in Costa Rica could compete with the best in the world. This agreement confirms that innovation, quality and purpose can transform a Costa Rican product into a brand of international value.”

He added that the deal recognised the contribution of the company’s employees, customers, suppliers and partners to the development of the brand.

The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. Financial details were not disclosed.