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Berrington Pure Spring Water-owned aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water is investing £2 million in a new production facility in Herefordshire as it looks to scale output and support growing grocery, retail and hospitality demand for plastic alternatives.

The new site, due to become operational in February, is located a few miles from the company’s existing base and is five times larger than the current facility. The expansion will allow Re:Water to add additional production lines, increase on-site stockholding and bring more of its operations in-house.

The move is intended to strengthen supply chain resilience and improve capacity at a time when retailers are placing greater emphasis on scale, reliability and security of supply.

Re:Water bottles its spring water in 100% recycled and fully recyclable aluminium, including the cap. The brand sources its water locally in Herefordshire and said it chose to remain in the area to protect water quality, retain its workforce and minimise disruption.

The new facility will also support product development, with a 750ml bottle scheduled to launch in 2026 following the introduction of a 330ml format. The investment is expected to support future export growth, following the brand’s King’s Award for Innovation in 2025.

According to the company, demand for aluminium bottled water continues to rise as consumers seek alternatives to single-use plastic without sacrificing convenience, while retailers and foodservice operators face increasing pressure to offer more sustainable packaging formats.

Benjamin Rendell, director at Berrington Pure Spring Water, said: “We’re growing at pace and were forecast to reach capacity at our existing site. This investment is about staying ahead of that growth. The new site gives us the space to scale properly – adding production lines, increasing stock holding and making sure everything remains in-house and under our control.”

Rhodri Lewis, director at Berrington Pure Spring Water, said the larger site would also help reduce the company’s carbon footprint by increasing on-site warehousing and cutting transport movements.

With expanded capacity, on-site warehousing and BRC-compliant operations under one roof, Re:Water said the investment positions the business to continue growing across grocery, retail and hospitality channels while maintaining product quality and consistency.

Re:Water’s spring and sparkling water is currently stocked in over 5,000 locations across the UK, including Marks & Spencer, Pret A Manger, Itsu, the National Trust and London Zoo. Recent contracts include Transport for Wales, which has moved to stock Re:Water exclusively, and the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour through the brand’s custom-print offering.