June 7, 2016 : Santa Barbara, CA : BWW :

Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) has released 2015 bottled water statistics, which show that Americans' consumption of bottled water has increased by 7.9% and bottled water sales are up 8.9% since 2014, a trend that has continued nearly unabated for over a decade.

"Consumer demand for bottled water looks likely to remain strong in the years ahead. Increases in per capita consumption indicate enthusiasm for a product that consumers regard as a healthful alternative to other beverages," said Michael Bellas, BMC chairman. The six-page study conducted by the third-party Antea Group stated: "In total, 76 North American bottled water facilities contributed to ...Read more...

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