Company Statement - May 7, 2008
Nestlé Waters North America Statement - Bisphenol A
Nestlé Waters North America Opinion –Editorial as seen in the Orlando Sentinel, April 15, 2008
Rob Fisher, Director of Supply Chain, Nestlé Waters North America
Nestlé Waters North America Advertisement as seen in the Sun-Sentinel - April 14, 2008
Company Response - April 1, 2008
Nestlé Waters North America Responds to St. Petersburg Times News Story - Understanding Water Law and Use in Florida
Press Release: March 28, 2008
Nestle Waters North America Opens New Bottling Facility in South Dallas
Dallas, TX – March 28, 2008 - Nestlé Waters North America has opened the doors of its new 525,000 square foot bottling facility in Dallas’ southern sector.
Testimony by Nestlé Waters North America on pending recycling legislation in Connecticut, delivered by Brian Flaherty, Director of Public Affairs.
Company Statement - March 20, 2008
Nestlé Waters North America Statement - World Water Day
See all Nestlé World Water Day information.
Company Statement - March 11, 2008
Nestlé Waters North America Statement - Pharmaceuticals Drinking Water
Letter to the editor, as published
Grand Rapids Press
Monday, January 28, 2008
Greg Fox, Natural Resources Manager, Nestlé Waters North America
Press Release: January 11, 2008
BURGER KING CORPORATION PARTNERS WITH NESTLÉ WATERS NORTH AMERICA FOR EXCLUSIVE 5-YEAR CONTRACT TO CARRY NESTLE® PURE LIFE® PURIFIED WATER
Greenwich, CT – January 11, 2008 – Nestlé Waters North America Inc. has begun an exclusive five-year partnership with Burger King Corporation, the second-largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The partnership brings Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water, the third-ranked national bottled water brand in the United States, to more than 7,000 BURGER KING® restaurants in the U.S.
The House Domestic Policy Subcommittee (of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee) on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) will hold a public hearing to discuss groundwater use by bottled water companies. IBWA President and CEO Joe Doss and IBWA Member Nestlé Waters North America, represented by Heidi Paul, VP of Corporate Affairs, will be presenting oral and written testimony in separate panels during the hearing. Testimony and supporting documents.
Information About Bottled Water Quality Reporting, Health and Safety Regulations for Bottled Water and Advertising Policy
Press Release: November 2, 2007
Poland Spring® Implements Innovative Recycling Program at 38th ING New York City Marathon
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Poland Spring® Brand Natural Spring Water, in partnership with the New York Road Runners, will arrange to recycle the 75,000 one-gallon Poland Spring water containers that provide hydration for runners at the ING New York City Marathon. This unprecedented recycling program is the first step in lightening the environmental footprint of the race, and is the latest initiative in Poland Spring's long-standing commitment to the environment
Press Release: October 26, 2007
Nestlé® Makes Donations to Southern California Wildfires Recovery Efforts
GLENDALE, Calif. – October 26, 2007 – As firefighters continue to battle the raging California wildfires, and recovery efforts begin, Nestlé companies are providing support to relief workers, fire departments and communities in areas affected by the fires.
Press Release: October 24, 2007
Arrowhead® Brand Mountain Spring Water Contributes to California Wildfire Relief Effort
Mira Loma, Calif. (October 24, 2007) – Arrowhead® Brand Mountain Spring Water has donated 115,000 bottles of water to rescue workers who are currently fighting the Southern California wildfires, as well as to evacuees who are being housed at temporary shelters at Qualcomm Stadium and others throughout the region.
Letter to the editor, as published
TIME Magazine
September 3, 2007
Kim Jeffery, President and CEO, Nestlé Waters North America
Letter to the editor, as published
Pensacola News Journal - August 29, 2007
Rob Fisher, Director of Supply Chain, Nestlé Waters North America
CEO Spotlight, Forbes.com - Nestlé Waters' CEO Kim Jeffery says keeping it light pays off in his career - Video, Forbes.com
Reduced Plastic in Poland Spring Bottles - Video, FOX News 25 TV Boston
Press Release: June 29, 2007
Governor Baldacci Addresses Corporate Conservation Council of Maine
FREEPORT – Governor John E. Baldacci addressed about 100 people Friday afternoon at the Corporate Conservation Council of Maine luncheon. The Governor spoke on a variety of topics ranging from the US Youth Soccer Region I Tournament in Portland to legislation known as Opportunity Maine. The majority of the Governor’s talk, however, centered on conservation efforts and collaborations between business leaders and conservation leaders.
Press Release: June 1, 2007
Poland Spring Water Tankers Switch to Bio Diesel
POLAND SPRING, MAINE – Poland Spring Water Company today announced its entire tankering fleet, the stainless-steel tanker trucks that deliver spring water for bottling, will begin operating on B5 Biofuel effective immediately.
bottledwaterworld Magazine - Cover Story "All in Hand"
Kim Jeffery talks about how Nestlé Waters North America plans to stay ahead of its rivals.
Statment: March 22, 2007
World Water Day Statement From Nestlé Waters North America
The availability of water resources is a critical human need, and Nestlé Waters North America supports the efforts of World Water Day to make that known.
Read how Nestlé is managing global water in our latest report and visit the dedicated website to learn more.
Press Release: March 22, 2007
Chewonki Unveils Clean Water Poster - Celebrating World Water Day through Education
The Clean Water poster, illustrated by Portland artist C. Michael Lewis, has been a two-year collaboration between Chewonki, Poland Spring Water Company and host of partners who provided editorial critique and guidance.
Chewonki Clean Water Poster
Press Release: February 12, 2007
Contrex® Natural Mineral Water Partners with Kleinfeld Bridal and Fashion Institute of Technology to Support Aspiring Bridal Designers
New York City, February 12, 2007 -- Contrex® Natural Mineral Water, a leading Nestlé Waters North America brand of mineral water, sourced from Contrexéville, France, announces its partnership with legendary bridal retailer Kleinfeld Bridal, and New York-based Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), to support aspiring student bridal designers through the 2007 Contrex Natural Mineral Water Bridal Design Competition.
Press Release: January 24, 2007
Governor Baldacci Recognizes Industry Leaders for Their Environmental Initiative
(Augusta)— Twelve Maine companies that have committed to go beyond environmental compliance goals will be recognized by Governor Baldacci. The companies are striving toward a more sustainable way of doing business.
Press Release: December 14, 2006
Poland Spring Water Company Shares Groundbreaking with Kingfield Community Nestlé Waters North America CEO Kim Jeffery thanks Kingfield officials for hard work and professional review process
Press Release: November 15, 2006 Madison Bottling Facility Earns "Green Building" Award Nestlé Waters North America plant is Florida’s only LEED® certified manufacturing facility. Company now has nearly 2 million square feet of LEED certified space under roof.
Thank you from California Governor Schwarzenegger for Make A Splash with ProjectWET 2006 water festivals.
Press Release: October 12, 2006
DELAWARE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN 'MAKE A SPLASH' FESTIVAL
DOVER, Del., Oct. 12 -- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control issued the following news release:
As part of the nationwide "Make a Splash with Project WET" festival, about 760 Delaware school children and teachers gathered today learn how to be good water resource stewards at the First State's 7th annual festival held at Kent County Levy Court's Brecknock County Park in Camden.
Press Release: September 18, 2006
50,000+ Students Learn the “3 Rs forWater” at Make A Splash Festival
America’s largest single-day water education event encourages students and families to reduce-reuse-recycle to conserve water
September 18, 2006 - On Friday, September 22, more than 50,000 students across the U.S. will participate in Make a Splash with Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), the nation’s largest single-day water education event.
Press Release: August 28, 2006
AmeriCares and Nestlé Waters North America Create One Million Water Bottle Reserve To Aid Gulf Coast Communities
Stamford, CT, August 28, 2006 – AmeriCares has teamed up with Nestlé Waters North America to help Gulf Coast communities respond more rapidly to hurricanes and other natural disasters in 2006-2007.
The Washington Post: August 23, 2006
"Youngsters Prefer Their Water Neat"
Press Release: June 29, 2006
Nestlé Waters North America Helps Area Flood Victims-Upper Macungie Plant Donates Deer Park Water for Disaster Relief
Upper Macungie Township, PA (June 29, 2006) — Nestlé Waters North America is answering the call for clean, safe drinking water in the wake of heavy rains and severe flooding throughout Pennsylvania.
Letter to the editor, as published
Washington Post
June 22, 2006
Poland Spring Response
Letter to the editor, as published
Mt. Shasta (Calif.) Herald
June 21, 2006
Michigan State Representative Darwin Booher (102nd District, Evart, Michigan)
Press Release: May 28, 2006
No More Wasted Space! Nestlé Waters North America Launches Stackable 3-Liter Bottles
GREENWICH, CT, May 28, 2006 — Nestlé Waters introduces a new 3-Liter stackable bottle available nationally by July of 2006.
Press Release: April 19, 2006
GMA Appoints CEO of Nestlé Waters North America to Co-Chair Joint Industry Task Force on Disaster Preparedness -- The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced today the appointment of Kim Jeffery, president and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America, to join J.H. Campbell Jr., president and CEO of Associated Grocers, Inc., as leaders of a GMA-Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Joint Industry Task Force on Disaster Preparedness.
Press Release: April 4, 2006
A Twist To Shout About -- Nestlé Waters North America Introduces A Bottled Water With Child-Safe Cap That Twists Open, Not Off
Press Release: April 4, 2006
Aquapod™ Reshapes the Way Kids Drink Water -- Nestlé Waters North America reshapes kids’ beverage options with the introduction of Aquapod™!
Press Release: March 29, 2006
Nestlé and Red Cross Red Crescent join forces on water
Geneva, 29 March 2006 – Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman and CEO of Nestlé, and Markku Niskala, Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, today signed a new partnership agreement extending their cooperation for a further three years, until 2008.
Press Release: March 15, 2006
Five North American Youth Advocate for Water Issues on an International Stage - Nestlé Waters Sponsors American and Canadian Representatives at the World Water Forum
Six Core Regional Brands Launch New Consumer Websites - Arrowhead, Poland Spring, Ice Mountain, Deer Park, Zephyrhills and Ozarka brands are proud to announce their new consumer web sites.
Press Release: January 26, 2006
Nestlé Waters North America Reaches Agreement on Water Withdrawal Amounts at Sanctuary Springs Source
Nestlé Waters North America today announced that the company and Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation (MCWC) have reached an agreement on the amount of water the bottler will withdraw from its Sanctuary Springs source.
Maine Sunday Telegram: January 15, 2006
Kim Jeffery, President and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America states Poland Spring's position on Maine-related topics in Op Ed.
Please see www.nowatertax.com for more information about why a proposed tax in Maine would threaten rather than support the economic contribution and environmental stewardship Poland Spring offers the state.
Wall Street Journal: December 28, 2005
American Red Cross Recognizes 2005 Donors including Nestlé Waters North America
Press Release: December 19, 2005
Nestlé Waters North America Inc. Plans to Build a Second Bottling Facility in the Lehigh Valley
Upper Macungie Township, PA (December 19, 2005) -- Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley, Nestlé Waters North America Inc. is announcing plans to build a second bottling facility in Breinigsville, Upper Macungie Township.
Press Release: December 19, 2005
POLAND SPRING PLEASED THAT SECRETARY OF STATE FINDS WATER TAX INITIATIVE LACKING VALID SIGNATURES
(AUGUSTA, ME) –– Poland Spring Bottling Co. officials said today that they were pleased that Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has determined that supporters of a proposed tax on water bottled in Maine have failed in their attempt to collect enough valid signatures to place the issue before Maine voters next year.
Press Release: November 30, 2005
STANWOOD, Mich., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestlé Waters North America had a mixed reaction to today's opinion issued by the Michigan Court of Appeals. The Court today ruled on an appeal by Nestlé Waters to a controversial 2003 Mecosta Circuit Court ruling that was in error and would have shuttered its Michigan operations, if upheld, according to the company.
Press Release: November 10, 2005
U.S. Green Building Council Recognizes Bottling Facilities
The nation’s first food and beverage facilities to earn Silver LEED Certification Nestlé Waters North America’s new plants are designed and operated for long-term environmental sustainability.
Press Release: November 10, 2005
Poland Spring Assists Paris, Maine
More than 3,500 cases of water donated, with more to come as needed.
Employees at Poland Spring Water Company loaded bottled water aboard trucks bound for South Paris, Maine this morning, where a boil water order went into effect yesterday.
Media Advisory: September 8, 2005
Governor Baldacci of Maine declares Poland Spring Heritage Day
Maine Governor John Elias Baldacci has declared Sept. 9 as Poland Spring Heritage Day. The proclamation will be read in celebration at a special book-signing event this Friday, Sept. 9, at the Poland Spring Preservation Park in Poland Spring Maine.
Press Release: September 2, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS
In an effort begun on Tuesday, Nestlé Waters North America Inc. as of today has either delivered or committed for donation several million bottles of bottled water for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Press Release: July 8, 2005
Nature Conservancy Announces $1 Million Donation from Nestle Waters to Preserve Threatened Waters
(ARLINGTON, VA) — With a donation from Nestlé Waters North America, The Nature Conservancy announced a project to protect important freshwater ecosystems across the United States. (Caddo Lake)
Press Release: June 30, 2005
Nature Conservancy Announces $1 Million Donation from Nestle Waters to Preserve Threatened Waters
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) — With a donation from Nestle Waters, The Nature Conservancy announced a project to protect two important freshwater ecosystems across the United States. (Rivanna River)
Press Release: June 27, 2005
A FRENCH SECRET SINCE 1908, CONTREX POURS INTO THE U.S.
Nestlé Waters North America announced that Contrex® Natural Mineral Water, a leading brand of mineral water throughout Europe, is now available in the United States. Sourced from a natural spring in Contrexéville, France, Contrex has a high mineral content and provides a zero-calorie way to get calcium that may be lacking when minding calories.
Press Release: January 27, 2005
Nestlé Launches Nestlé Pure Life Calorie-Free Flavored Water Beverages
Nestlé Waters North America Inc. today announced it will introduce a line extension under the Nestlé® Pure Life® trademark in early 2005.