UK Plain Water Report 2022
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UK Plain Water Report
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Introduction April 2022 This is the 31st year that Zenith Global has reported on the UK water drinks market, as one of the company’s flagship reports when it started in 1991. Back then, it was the UK Bottled Water Report, but as the UK water drinks market has continued to grow and evolve, so has our report. As in the last few years, this year we have again produced three reports on the sector in order to provide a complete review of this dynamic market. •
The UK Plain Water Report
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The UK Water Plus Report
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The UK Water Drinks Summary Report
As always, our aim is to contact every significant company active in the sector and to produce as complete a picture as possible at a price accessible to any business with a serious commercial interest. We are particularly grateful for the help we receive from the water drinks companies we profile. The 2022 report contains text, charts and datasheets which analyse the industry’s leading packaged water companies and track recent developments in the UK market. These reports represent exceptional coverage of the UK water drinks market and we hope that you find them useful in your business planning. As our research is updated on a regular basis, we always welcome any comments or suggestions about possible improvements.
Duncan Lynch Senior Analyst
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Contents Section Research overview UK Plain Water Market Executive summary 1. Macro overview 2. UK plain water market 3. UK plain water packaging 4. UK plain water distribution 5. UK plain water companies and brands 6. UK plain water producers 7. UK plain water exports 8. UK plain water imports 9. UK plain still and sparkling water consumption 10. UK plain still water brands 11. UK plain sparkling water brands 12. UK plain retailer own label water 13. UK mineral water consumption 14. UK spring water consumption 4
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Contents Section 15. UK glass packaged plain water 16. UK plastic packaged plain water 17. UK plain water consumer 18. UK plain water value 19. Ongoing challenges 20. Innovation 21. Water stewardship 22. Legislation 23. Forecast to 2026 Appendix 1: Definitions Appendix 2: Target Group Index (TGI) Appendix 3: Profiles
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Research overview •
In compiling its research, Zenith Global relies on the goodwill and cooperation of companies active in the marketplace. All information is cross-checked with other sources, such as trade associations and suppliers, to ensure as complete a picture as possible. Although we strive to provide data as accurate as possible, some figures presented are Zenith’s estimates.
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Based on individual producer volumes for the year, market, sector and segment totals are calculated from the ‘bottom up’. At a sector and segment level, adjustments are then made for any double-counting of contract and licensed bottling. Estimates for any unauthorised soft drink imports sold through the ‘grey market’ are also included. However, this is more pronounced in categories such as energy drinks rather than water drinks.
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A complete picture of the UK water drinks market is thus produced through Zenith Global’s extensive study of the largest importers and bottlers, alongside small to medium-sized operators and own label specialists. The market figures presented, therefore, encompass all aspects of packaged water drinks including take home, impulse and on-premise/foodservice and a small amount of home delivery water.
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To this end, a considerable amount of time and effort is spent contacting industry players and striving to analyse the complexities of the UK water drinks arena. We believe Zenith’s coverage of the total UK water drinks market to be without equal and to have attained a consistently high level of accuracy. Zenith Global would like to express its sincere gratitude to the entire UK water drinks industry for its continued help and assistance during the research process. Our gratitude also extends to UK industry associations for their support, including the BSDA (British Soft Drinks Association) and the NSWA (Natural Source Waters Association).
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UK Plain Water Market Executive summary •
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1. Macro overview 1.1 Economy •
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1. Macro overview 1.2 Weather •
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1.2 Weather Figure 1.1
Degrees centigrade
UK mean temperature, 2016-21
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2017
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2019
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1.2 Weather Figure 1.2
Sunshine hours
UK sunshine hours, 2019-21
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1.2 Weather Figure 1.3
Rainfall (mm)
UK rainfall, 2019-21
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1. Macro overview 1.3 Media •
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2. UK plain water market •
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3. UK plain water packaging Figure 3.1 •
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UK plain water packaging, 2021
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Can
Carton
Glass
PET
rPET
Others
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4. UK plain water distribution Figure 4.1 •
Commentary
UK plain water distribution, 2021
Modern retail
Convenience
HoReCa; pubs, clubs
Offices
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5. UK plain water companies and brands •
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5.1 UK plain water companies Figure 5.1
% Share
UK plain water industry consolidation, 2016-21
2016
2017
2018
2019 Top 5
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5.1 UK plain water companies Figure 5.2
Top 5 plain water companies, 2016 vs 2021 Company 1
Company 2
Company 3
Company 4
Company 5
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5.1 UK plain water companies Figure 5.3
Leading UK plain water companies, 2021
Company 1 Company 2 Company 3 Company 4 Company 5 Others
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6. UK plain water producers •
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6. UK plain water producers Figure 6.1
Leading UK plain water producers, 2021
Company 1 Company 2 Company 3 Company 4 Company 5 Others
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7. UK plain water exports •
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7. UK plain water exports Figure 7.1
Million litres
UK plain water exports, 2016-21
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 Source: Zenith Global 2022
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7. UK plain water exports Figure 7.2
Leading exported plain water brands, 2021
Company 1 Company 2 Company 3 Company 4 Company 5 Others
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8. UK plain water imports •
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8. UK plain water imports Figure 8.1
Million litres
UK plain water imports, 2016-21
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8. UK plain water imports Figure 8.2
Leading plain imported water brands, 2021
Company 1
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Company 2 Company 3 Company 4 Company 5 Others
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9. UK plain still and sparkling water consumption •
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9. UK plain still and sparkling water consumption Figure 9.1
% Share
UK plain still vs sparkling water consumption share, 2016-21
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 Source: Zenith Global 2022
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10. UK plain still water brands •
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10. UK plain still water brands Figure 10.1
Leading UK plain still water brands, 2021
Company 1 Company 2 Company 3 Company 4 Company 5 Others
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11. UK plain sparkling water brands Figure 11.1
Leading UK plain sparkling water brands, 2021
Company 1 Company 2 Company 3 Company 4 Company 5 Others
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12. UK plain retailer own label water •
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12. UK plain retailer own label water Figure 12.1
% Share
UK own label plain water consumption share, 2016-21
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 Source: Zenith Global 2022
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12. UK plain retailer own label water Figure 12.2
Leading UK own label plain water producers, 2021
Company 1 Company 2 Company 3 Company 4 Company 5 Others
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13. UK mineral water consumption •
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13. UK mineral water consumption Figure 13.1
% Share
UK mineral water consumption share, 2016-21
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13. UK mineral water consumption Figure 13.2
Leading UK plain mineral water brands, 2021
Company 1 Company 2 Company 3 Company 4 Company 5 Others
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14. UK spring water consumption Figure 14.1
% Share
UK spring water consumption share, 2016-21
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 Source: Zenith Global 2022
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14. UK spring water consumption Figure 14.2
Leading UK plain spring water brands, 2021
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15. UK glass packaged plain water •
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15. UK glass packaged plain water Figure 15.1
Leading UK plain water companies in glass, 2021
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16. UK plastic packaged plain water Figure 16.1
Leading UK plain water companies in plastic, 2021
Company 1 Company 2 Company 3 Company 4 Company 5 Others
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17. UK plain water consumer •
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17. UK plain water consumer Figure 17.1
% of GB population
GB plain bottled water consumption, 2016-21
2016
2017
2018 Consumer
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2019 Regular Consumer
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18. UK plain water value Figure 18.1
VPL £
Market value, £ mln
UK plain water market value, 2016-21
2016
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2018 Market value (£ mln)
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2019 Value per litre (£)
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19. Ongoing challenges 19.1 Coronavirus pandemic Key challenges
Future trends
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20. Innovation •
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23. Forecast to 2026 Figure 23.1
Million litres
UK plain water market forecast, 2016-26f
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Appendix
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Appendix Water definitions Natural mineral water The basic requirements of the UK regulations are: •
Must come from a recognised groundwater source. Recognition is granted by local authorities to meet EU standards and requires a lengthy testing process to ensure freedom from pollution and a consistent mineral composition.
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Must be bottled at source unless the practise was to tanker to the bottling plan on or before 17th July 1980.
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Cannot undergo treatment except permitted treatment for filtration of particles.
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Nothing can be added to water except carbon dioxide for carbonation.
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The water can only be bottled under a single name, described as natural mineral water.
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The water must meet strict requirements for microbiological and chemical purity.
Spring water The basic requirements of the UK regulations are: •
Must come from a groundwater source.
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Must be bottled at source (unless the practise was to tanker to the bottling plant on or before 23rd November 1996).
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In the UK, spring water can currently undergo certain forms of permitted treatment.
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The water can only be bottled under a single named Spring Water. However, additional Bottled Drinking Waters can be produced from the same source.
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The water must meet requirements for microbiological and chemical quality.
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Appendix Water definitions Bottled drinking water The basic requirements of the UK regulations are: •
‘Bottled drinking water ‘is a legal category of water and should not be confused with the general use of the term ‘bottled water’.
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Can come from any source - groundwater, surface water (e.g. lake or river), tap water or other (e.g. glacier, iceberg, rainwater)
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Need not be bottled at source.
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Can undergo any form of water treatment.
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Water from a single source can be bottled under different names.
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Can be bottled under any description except one that is misleading to consumers. Use of the description natural mineral water, spring water or mineral water is not permitted. Some commonly used descriptions are ‘table water’ and ‘purified water’.
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The water must meet requirements for microbiological and chemical quality.
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These definitions are a simple description of the requirements of the UK bottled water regulations. Section 18 - Legislation details the relevant regulations for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and any subsequent amendments.
Flavoured water Sweetened with sugar, sweetener or unsweetened with added fruit essence; sparkling and still natural mineral, spring or bottled drinking water with added flavourings. Includes: •
Flavoured unsweetened bottled waters
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Flavoured bottled waters with added sugar and/or sweetener
Excludes: •
‘Schorle’ (sparkling water and fruit juice) and other soft drinks
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‘Limonaden’ (water-based, flavoured carbonated soft drinks popular in Germany)
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Pressé drinks (ready-to-drink cordial drinks)
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Appendix Water definitions Functional water Functional waters have added functional ingredients, such as botanicals, vitamins, minerals, oxygen or others. Functional waters can be still or sparkling and can be flavoured or unflavoured. Such waters are marketed as having a functional positioning.
Juicy water Defined as water with added juice, juice content ranges from 5% to 25-30%. However, the key attribute is consumer perception of such products as being water plus juice as opposed to a juice drink. These drinks are perceived by consumers to be closer to flavoured waters than juices/nectars. Includes: •
Drench Juicy
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Volvic Juicy
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This Juicy Water
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San Pellegrino Aranciata, Limonata etc.
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Capri Sun
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Vimto
Water plus Water plus includes flavoured waters, functional waters and juicy waters as defined above.
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Appendix Distribution channel definitions Retail Modern retail •
Multiples and other grocers - Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Waitrose, Morrisons, Co-op, Marks & Spencer, Boots, Budgens, Iceland
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Aldi, Lidl and other discounters
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Smaller local supermarkets (e.g. Booths, Harry Tuffins)
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Supermarket forecourts and smaller formats of the major multiples (e.g. Tesco Metro)
Convenience/impulse •
Confectioneries, tobacconists and newsagents (CTNs)
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Convenience stores (e.g. Londis)
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Small independent grocers
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Other forecourts
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Off licences
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Other retail stockists
Door to door •
Dairy deliveries
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Direct mail orders
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Appendix Distribution channel definitions Away from home
Symbols
HoReCa; pubs and clubs
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Negligible, less than 0.05
HoReCa - hotel, restaurant and cafés
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CSD
Carbonated soft drink
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Bars, pubs and nightclubs
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Estimate
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Foodservice catering channels
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Forecast
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Vending machines
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Foodservice
Distribution to on-premise or HoReCa outlets
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PET
Polyethylene terephthalate
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rPET
Recycled polyethylene terephthalate
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R
Returnable packaging
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SC
Sports cap
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VPL
Value per litre
Offices •
Water supplied in places of work such as offices, factories etc.
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Appendix 2 Target Group Index (TGI) Zenith Global uses Target Group Index (TGI) syndicated surveys to provide actionable single-source data on consumer behaviour, purchasing habits, attitudes and motivations. This compliments Zenith’s own data and research in this report. Established in 1969 and originally focused on the British market, TGI has since expanded to cover more than 65 countries. In Britain TGI is representative of all adults aged 15+ and is used by over 300 companies, including brand owners, media owners and advertising agencies. TGI enables: •
Awareness of market trends and dynamics
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Identification of opportunities for new and existing brand development
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Accurate description of target groups
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Improved marketing strategies and advertising campaigns
TGI is: •
Insightful and actionable
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Information on usage of over 4,000 brands across 500 product areas
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Updated four times a year
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Single source and independent of vested interest
www.kantarmedia.co.uk TGI’s consulting offer, TGI Insights and Integration, enables the breaking of new ground in consumer insight through the provision of the most suitable skills, tools, analysts and thinking. With genuine global reach (we are part of Kantar, WPP’s insights and consultancy arm) and unique access to raw TGI data in 65 countries we are a strategic partner to the world’s most demanding consumer-facing industries. Anne Benoist - Director +44 (0)20 8433 4227
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COMPANY Address: Tel: Website:
Fax: Email:
Company Structure Ownership: Senior management:
Employees: Subsiduaries: Related activities: Non-related activities:
Company Finances £ Million, year to UK Sales
Profit before tax
Water Production Location: Source: Lines: Investment:
Advertising
Commentary
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COMPANY Product Range Brand name
Water type
Pack type
Sizes available (litre) size
x multipack
Product Range Million litres Production UK Sales
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2018
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2020
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2018
2019
2020
2021
Exports
Imports
Packaging Split NR PET
Channel Split (by brand / type) Brand
Retail
OOH
eCommerce
Total
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