Leading supplier of branded bottled water Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:09:11 GMT en-gb http://www.nexnet.co.uk/ will.swales@nexnet.co.uk (Will Swales) PHP 5.2.13 Harrogate Spa Water is joining the popcorn and pick-and-mix at the snack counters of Vue cinemas around the country. 750ml PET (plastic) bottles of the original British spa water will be available this monthat Vue’s 66 locations around the country, including York, Leeds and Leicester Square in London, which has hosted royal premieres for more than 60 years. It is estimated over 1.5 million bottles will be sold in the first year. Vue is the second-largest cinema chain in the UK a... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/383/harrogate-spa-goes-to-the-movies.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/383/harrogate-spa-goes-to-the-movies.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Harrogate’s 400 year heritage as a leading spa town coupled with its distinctive and contemporary brand identity have been the key factors in the continuing growth of Harrogate Spa Water, according to Paul Martin, managing director of parent company, Waterbrands.   In a speech entitled “Seeking space to grow” Paul will be sharing the secrets of his company’s success with more than 100 experts from the bottled water sector attending the 2009 UK Bottled Water Confere... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/373/harrogate-heritage-a-major-factor-in-our-growth-says-water-chief.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/373/harrogate-heritage-a-major-factor-in-our-growth-says-water-chief.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Harrogate Spa Water has been named as one of the UK’s fastest growing food and drink companies by a leading industry publication. The company was ranked 14th in The Grocer Fast 50 list, a summary of the UK’s highest-achieving grocery businesses. Paul Martin, managing director of Waterbrands, welcomed the listing as further proof that Harrogate Spa Water is bucking the trend in declining sales across the bottled water market. Paul said: “This is fantastic news and a real b... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/353/harrogate-spa-water-going-from-strength-to-strength.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/353/harrogate-spa-water-going-from-strength-to-strength.html Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Is the new format more exciting? Was Danyl’s the best audition ever? Did Dannii look more glam than Cheryl? From the first moments of its new series the X Factor has been generating heated debate around the country. It kicked off its new season on Saturday with a massive 9.9 million audience.  And while most viewers were debating the merits of the stars of tomorrow, staff at Waterbrands in Harrogate were looking out for bottles of their very own Harrogate Spa Water... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/341/harrogate-spa-water-has-the-x-factor.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/341/harrogate-spa-water-has-the-x-factor.html Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT We need a red-hot summer to put a brake on the declining bottled water market, asserts the managing director of Waterbrands, Paul Martin. “The weather has a significant effect on bottled water sales and I believe two poor summers in a row have been the major cause of the slowdown in the market. However we are confident the decline will be halted and it will be British brands that benefit most,” he explained.  North Yorkshire-based Waterbrands produces Harrogate Spa Wa... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/324/british-brands-will-shine-says-waterbrands-md.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/324/british-brands-will-shine-says-waterbrands-md.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Harrogate Spa, springwater from Britain’s original spa town, is to become the official water supplier to two major golf tournaments for the next two years. Starting this summer, Harrogate Spa, springwater that dates back to the 1500s, will be refreshing players and officials at the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The events will have a combined global TV reach of around 800 million viewers.   In addition to advertising boards around ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/312/harrogate-spa-to-slake-golfers-thirsts.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/312/harrogate-spa-to-slake-golfers-thirsts.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT While the bottled water market may be declining, Harrogate Spa Water is celebrating after winning two prestigious new listings with leading wholesalers.   Harrogate Spa Water will be one of four British waters in the portfolio of leading independent drinks wholesaler Waverley TBS which supplies pubs, restaurants and hotels throughout the country. It joins best-selling brands Highland Spring, Buxton and Ty Nant. Jason Wills, category buyer for Waverley TBS, commented: &ldq... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/289/weve-come-of-age-declares-md-as-harrogate-water-wins-two-new-listings.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/289/weve-come-of-age-declares-md-as-harrogate-water-wins-two-new-listings.html Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT The bottled water market has been under pressure for some time, affected by two bad summers in a row and the anti-bottled water stance that consumer media have adopted over the last 12 months.  But while the total bottled water market is showing a 6.7 per cent decline in volume, Waterbrands, the Harrogate-based bottled water company, is seeing sales of its good-cause brand, Thirsty Planet, accelerate. The number one brand in the good cause/charity water sector with a volume share of m... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/266/consumers-will-insist-upon-british-brands-forecasts-md-of-waterbrands.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/266/consumers-will-insist-upon-british-brands-forecasts-md-of-waterbrands.html Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The bottled water market has been under pressure for some time, affected by two bad summers in a row and the anti-bottled water stance that was taken by a significant proportion of the media. But January is the time of year when retailers can grow their water sales as the nation fulfils its new year resolutions, detoxes or simply tries to eat more healthily after an indulgent holiday period. While the total bottled water market is showing a decline in volume, one brand which has more than ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/234/take-profit-from-january-detox-independent-retailers-are-advised.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/234/take-profit-from-january-detox-independent-retailers-are-advised.html Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT The bottled water industry has taken a battering recently with the second poor summer in a row, negative media coverage and the credit crunch all having an effect on sales. But Harrogate-based company, Waterbrands, is bucking the trend and enjoying enviable increases in sales for its brands Harrogate Spa Water and charity water, Thirsty Planet, which supports the installation of clean water supplies in rural southern Africa.  Year-on-year volume sales of Thirsty Planet have more than ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/208/harrogate-water-company-bucks-the-trend-as-sales-increase.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/208/harrogate-water-company-bucks-the-trend-as-sales-increase.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT The recent negative media coverage about its environmental impact seems to have had little effect upon the sales of bottled water. As an increasing number of consumers take on board the health message and ditch carbonates and other soft drinks in favour of calorie- and additive-free water, those brands that can offer impulse outlets and c-stores the best margin opportunities are increasing volume and value sales.  Waterbrands – which owns Harrogate Spa Water and Thirsty Planet c... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/141/waterbrands-keeps-bottled-water-sales-buoyant.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/141/waterbrands-keeps-bottled-water-sales-buoyant.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Waterbrands, the Harrogate-based bottled water company, has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Steve Burnett as finance controller.  Steve, aged 37, brings a wealth of experience to the role on the back of a career spanning 20 years in food manufacturing and financial services.   He we will oversee all aspects of finance relating to Harrogate Spa Water and Thirsty Planet, reporting direct to managing director Paul Martin.   “I’ve spent the last f... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/117/waterbrands-appoints-finance-specialist.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/117/waterbrands-appoints-finance-specialist.html Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Stevenage grocery manager has returned from a dream trip to Africa where he played a hands-on role in improving the lives of villagers.  Simon Durent, aged 33, was part of a four-strong team of Asda colleagues that travelled to Malawi earlier this month (2-8 May) to support the pioneering work of ethical water brand Thirsty Planet and its charity partner, Pump Aid.   Millions of people in Malawi don’t have access to clean water, and many have to walk huge distances seve... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/88/malawi-trip-to-remember-for-steven.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/88/malawi-trip-to-remember-for-steven.html Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Harrogate Spa water will soon be available in striking new look glass bottles exclusive for foodservice and licensed trade customers. Parent company Waterbrands is refreshing its glass range to give the award-winning bottled water a cleaner, more contemporary look befitting the brand’s premium image. A neck label referencing the year the water was first bottled has been removed, leaving a single belly label to dominate the bottle in stunning silver on black (still) or black on silver... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/90/striking-new-look-for-harrogate-spa-water.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/90/striking-new-look-for-harrogate-spa-water.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT The rain of last summer may have had a negative impact on the UK bottled water market – but whatever the weather brings this year, the outlook for one of the country’s fastest-growing bottled water companies remains bright.  Although sales are down across the rest of the sector, Waterbrands – the company behind the Harrogate Spa Water and Thirsty Planet ranges – has bucked the trend, with volume sales up an impressive 12 per cent year-on-year.   With summer t... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/75/bright-summer-ahead-for-bottled-water.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/3/75/bright-summer-ahead-for-bottled-water.html Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT